La Bajada Welcome Center Northbound – I-25

Looking for a break on I-25 northbound near Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico? La Bajada Welcome Center is along the way. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next northbound stop is Fort Union Rest Area – Northbound, 107 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-25 Northbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 107 miles northbound on I-25. Plan a break here if you need one.

Fort Union Rest Area – Northbound107 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Mexico · Mile marker 376

Previous northbound stop: Walking Sands Rest Area – Northbound · 102 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 parking14Reported 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✓ Drinking water

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

The La Bajada Welcome Center serves northbound traffic on Interstate 25 near Santa Fe, 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

This is the northbound facility on I-25, near Santa Fe in Santa Fe County. The recorded position is around mile marker 269. Once you pass exit 267 northbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 271, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the welcome center has its own ramp, signed "Welcome Center" in advance.

If you would rather drive on, Fort Union Rest Area – Northbound is the next listed stop, around 107 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 14 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water

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

Opening hours

The welcome center is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (OpenStreetMap).

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

35.527687, -106.156532

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Frequently asked questions

Is this welcome center on I-25 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 25 near Santa Fe.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing.

Can I stop here at night?

Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap.

What is the next stop on I-25?

Fort Union Rest Area – Northbound, about 107 miles further along I-25 by the official mile markers.