Fort Craig Rest Area

The southwest has many great roadside stops. They always feel clean and well kept, and the Fort Craig rest area is no exception. I was heading south and didn't really need a bathroom break but I thought stretching legs and soaking up the dessert in the area seemed like a great idea. There was only 1 other car on this side of the highway so I almost had the area to my self. It was a nice view out the front side. I could look across to the sister location on the other side of the road and see the people milling about over there. I walked around back and saw the dessert quite flat there. It went to the infinity of the horizon. I had to take a couple pictures. It was a peaceful spot considering it wasn't too far off the highway. I didn't stay for too long, but it was a welcome spot in the middle of no where to shake off the road dust.

Nice spot to take a quick beak and Look at the nice scenery especially during the sun set

I read the positive reviews about this site and wondered if I was at the same place. This was the most disgusting place we've stopped at during our entire cross country road trip. Toilets unflushed and filthy, trash cans overflowing, and not a roll of toilet paper to be found. Shame on you New Mexico!