Fort Craig Rest Area Northbound – I-25

I-25 northbound travelers near Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico, can pull in at Fort Craig Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 4 spaces. The next northbound stop is Walking Sands Rest Area – Northbound, 53 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-25 Northbound

Walking Sands Rest Area – Northbound53 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Mexico · Mile marker 167

Previous northbound stop: Fort Selden Rest Area – Northbound · 91 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Fort Craig Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-25 near Magdalena in New Mexico. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the New Mexico Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-25 near Magdalena in Socorro County. The recorded position is around mile marker 114. Driving northbound, the rest area comes after exit 100 and before exit 115. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Heading the other way? Use Fort Craig Rest Area – Southbound (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-25, Walking Sands Rest Area – Northbound follows after roughly 53 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 4 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

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).

Coordinates

33.621416, -107.137374

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-25 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 25 near Magdalena. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-25?

Walking Sands Rest Area – Northbound, about 53 miles further along I-25 by the official mile markers.