Butterfield Trail Rest Area Southbound – US-180

Butterfield Trail Rest Area is a rest area on US-180 southbound near Deming in Luna County, New Mexico. Reported truck parking: 4 spaces, plus 10 car spaces.

US-180New MexicoSouthbound

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Car parking10Reported spaces
Truck parking4Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On U.S. Route 180 southbound near Deming, the Butterfield Trail 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 southbound lanes of US-180, near Deming in Luna County. The recorded position is around mile marker 145.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 10 spaces for cars and 4 for trucks (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Parking rules

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

32.495574, -107.978868

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of US-180 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on U.S. Route 180 near Deming.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.