Anton Chico Rest Area — I-40 Westbound

The Anton Chico Rest Area is a New Mexico DOT westbound rest stop on I-40 near mile marker 251, offering overnight parking under New Mexico's 24-hour rest area policy — travelers may stop to rest but not camp. The facility has covered picnic tables with pull-up space suitable for RVs and trailers, restrooms, and ample room for both passenger vehicles and large rigs. The parking area is lit by bright floodlights and carries moderate highway noise; the westbound side is the active facility, as the eastbound side has been closed at various times.