Anton Chico Rest Area Eastbound – I-40
Anton Chico Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 eastbound near Santa Rosa in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Pajarito Rest Area – Eastbound, 51 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-40 Eastbound
Pajarito Rest Area – Eastbound51 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Mexico · Mile marker 302Previous eastbound stop: Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area – Eastbound · 44 mi back by the mile markers
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 40 eastbound near Santa Rosa, the Anton Chico Rest Area gives travelers in New Mexico a place to stop. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-40 near Santa Rosa in Guadalupe County. It is listed near mile marker 251. You will find it at exit 252. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.
The westbound lanes have their own facility, Anton Chico Rest Area – Westbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
The next eastbound stop is Pajarito Rest Area – Eastbound, about 51 miles further along I-40.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 14 truck parking spaces.
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
How long can you stay?
New Mexico allows a vehicle to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours within any three-day period. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
34.981786, -105.079808
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?
It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Santa Rosa. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
What is the next stop on I-40?
Pajarito Rest Area – Eastbound, about 51 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.