Title: Capitan Travel Guide: Best of Capitan, New Mexico Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Capitan](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitan-Hotels.d86398.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Capitan](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitan-Holiday-Rentals.d86398.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Capitan Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Capitan.d86398.Car-Hire-Guide)[Capitan Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Capitan.d86398.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Capitan Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Capitan Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622945080802/7ce8c757-d4ed-4aec-b43b-f4ef576c53a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Capitan Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622945080802/7ce8c757-d4ed-4aec-b43b-f4ef576c53a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Capitan in the distance](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/86398/502bfb2c-5bff-4a93-bdc3-2f1846ee84bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The town of Capitan holds dear the memory of the original Smokey Bear. The cub was rescued after a devastating fire in 1950 in the Lincoln National Forest, leaving him orphaned. Fire rangers made him an American mascot for preventing forest fires. Smokey was buried here after a successful 25-year career as a spokesman. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/86398/1956a972-7d26-4986-ab44-53d4e0589cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Only you can prevent a forest fire. Definitely worth a stop when in the area. You get to see the full history of Smokey, from the time he was a baby rescued from the fire until his death, including grave site. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/86398/07b66d3b-f61a-417c-b6a1-aec1a3ddaceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Capitan Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_86398) - Top hotels in Capitan - Top Holiday Rentals in Capitan ![Smokey Bear Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112760000/112757500/112757491/75294ef5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Smokey Bear Motel 316 Smokey Bear Blvd Capitan NM £79 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Capitan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Smokey Bear Museum and Smokey Bear National Monument are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=112757491&PinnedHotelID=112757491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=86398) ![MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/660000/660000/659932/05d07a21_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso 107 Sierra Blanca Dr Ruidoso NM Stay at this golf hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a golf course and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) The staff was friendly, courteous and professional. The included breakfast was a highlight. The jacuzzi was hot and the pool was clean. The towels were older and needed replacing. The rooms were clean and beds comfortable. The linens could be softer. An older hotel but kept up well. Parking was convenient ... Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=659932&PinnedHotelID=659932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=86398) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=659932&PinnedHotelID=659932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=86398) ![Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1159300/1159254/ed6aa8d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, an Ascend Collection Hotel 25980 US Highway 70 Ruidoso NM £86 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Everything from cleanliness to breakfast to friendly staff. This will always be where I come when I’m visiting Ruidoso. This was the best hotel I’ve stayed at anywhere hands down. I’m one happy customer.♥️ Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1159254&PinnedHotelID=1159254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=86398) [See all 1,548 properties in Capitan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026®ionId=86398) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Crown Point Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1797300/1797287/fef59dd7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown Point Resort 220 Crown Drive Ruidoso NM Stay at this condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews) Clean room very nice condo with an amazing view. Definity will be back in the summer. Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruidoso-Hotels-Crown-Point-Condominiums.h1797287.Hotel-Information) ![Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25030/588fc527_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins 215 Main Road Ruidoso NM Stay at this cabin in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (393 reviews) Everything was perfect will be booking again soon. Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruidoso-Hotels-Upper-Canyon-Inn-Cabins.h25030.Hotel-Information) ![High Sierra Condominium](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7850000/7841300/7841240/d2ae5616_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### High Sierra Condominium 504 Excalibur Rd Ruidoso NM Stay at this family-friendly condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casino Apache Travel Center and Pillow's ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (187 reviews) Bedspread had stains. We asked to replace it and were told to Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruidoso-Hotels-High-Sierra-Condominium.h7841240.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Capitan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=86398&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Definitely worth a stop when in the area. You get to see the full history of Smokey, from the time he was a baby rescued from the fire until his death, including grave site. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/86398/07b66d3b-f61a-417c-b6a1-aec1a3ddaceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Smokey Bear Historical Park Explore the great outdoors at Smokey Bear Historical Park, a lovely green space in Capitan. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smokey-Bear-Historical-Park-Capitan.d553248621532643158.Attraction) #### Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop during your travels in Capitan. Find time to visit the casinos in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smokey-Bear-Museum-And-Gift-Shop-Capitan.d553248621532643156.Attraction) #### Smokey Bear Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Smokey Bear Museum in Capitan. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smokey-Bear-Museum-Capitan.d928058597544673280.Attraction) ## Cities near Capitan ![ yellow wildflowers and cactus growing in the ancient volcanic pahohoe lava flows in valley of fires recreation area, near carrizozo, new mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55623/9d72dcdf-08ba-46f5-9e37-a996f97675bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Carrizozo - Cities near Capitan - Places of interest [Carrizozo](https://expedia.co.uk/Carrizozo.dx55623) - [Cree Medows Public Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cree-Medows-Public-Golf-Course-Ruidoso.d6333451.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app