Title: Visit Capitan: Best of Capitan Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Capitan](https://expedia.ca/Capitan-Hotels.d86398.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Capitan](https://expedia.ca/Capitan-Vacation-Rentals.d86398.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Capitan Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Capitan.d86398.Car-Rental-Guide)[Capitan Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Capitan.d86398.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Capitan ## Travel 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-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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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 Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1159254&PinnedHotelID=1159254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=86398) [See all 1,547 properties in Capitan](https://expedia.ca/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 center, 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 Feb 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/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 WiFi, 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. 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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.ca/Smokey-Bear-Historical-Park-Capitan.d553248621532643158.Vacation-Attraction) #### Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop You can spend an afternoon studying 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. 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