Fort Craig Rest Area Southbound – I-25

I-25 southbound travelers near Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico, can pull in at Fort Craig Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 11 spaces. The next southbound stop is Fort Selden Rest Area – Southbound, 91 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-25 Southbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 91 miles southbound on I-25. Plan a break here if you need one.

Fort Selden Rest Area – Southbound91 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Mexico · Mile marker 23

Previous southbound stop: Walking Sands Rest Area – Southbound · 53 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 parking11Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Fort Craig Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-25 near Magdalena in New Mexico. Closures are announced by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-25 near Magdalena in Socorro County. It is listed near mile marker 114. Once you pass exit 115 southbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 100, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Fort Craig Rest Area – Northbound, on the other side of the highway.

Further along I-25, Fort Selden Rest Area – Southbound follows after roughly 91 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

33.622589, -107.138311

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-25?

Fort Selden Rest Area – Southbound, about 91 miles further along I-25 by the official mile markers.