Blackwater Draw Rest Area Eastbound – US-70
Blackwater Draw Rest Area is a rest area on US-70 eastbound in New Mexico.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsFacilities 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 U.S. Route 70 eastbound, the Blackwater Draw Rest Area gives travelers in New Mexico a place to stop. Closures are announced by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the eastbound lanes of US-70.
Time limits and overnight parking
New Mexico allows a vehicle to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours within any three-day period. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 34.249685, -103.251541. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of US-70 is this rest area on?
It serves eastbound traffic on U.S. Route 70.
How long can I park here?
New Mexico allows a vehicle to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours within any three-day period. Posted signs on site apply.