Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Photo by Kate Cadwell
Photo by Kate Cadwell
Photo by Renee Little
Photo by Renee Little

Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Smokey Bear Historical Park
Three Rivers Petroglyphs between the Bosque Del Apache and White Sands. Three Rivers Petroglyphs are apparently thought to be one of the main concentrations of Petroglyphs in North America. Over 20,000 Petroglyphs have been cataloged and still counting. Unlike many other petroglyph sites with large panels on cliffs these petroglyphs cover all the rocks and boulders like carpet of pictures.

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

Find out about the history of Tularosa when you take a trip to Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

Gallery 408

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gallery 408 during your trip to Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Gallery 408

Carrizozo Heritage Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Carrizozo Heritage Museum during your trip to Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Carrizozo Heritage Museum

White Oaks Pottery

Take the family on an outing to White Oaks Pottery during your trip to Carrizozo. Amble around the area's parks or experience its art scene.

White Oaks Pottery

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.

Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop

Best Lodging Options Near Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Smokey Bear Motel

Smokey Bear Motel

2 out of 5
316 Smokey Bear Blvd Capitan NM
Smokey Bear Motel
High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge

2.5 out of 5
859 State Highway 48 North Ruidoso NM
High Country Lodge
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

3 out of 5
107 Sierra Blanca Dr Ruidoso NM
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Beautiful Sierra Blanca View / Sleeps 8 / Large Deck & Hot Tub / Near Ski Apache

Beautiful Sierra Blanca View / Sleeps 8 / Large Deck & Hot Tub / Near Ski Apache

Ruidoso NM
Beautiful Sierra Blanca View / Sleeps 8 / Large Deck & Hot Tub / Near Ski Apache
Large 700sft downstairs rental.1 bedroom 1 bedroom. No other guests on property

Large 700sft downstairs rental.1 bedroom 1 bedroom. No other guests on property

Ruidoso NM
Large 700sft downstairs rental.1 bedroom 1 bedroom. No other guests on property
Beautiful Mountain Home

Beautiful Mountain Home

Ruidoso NM
Beautiful Mountain Home
Our Comfy Cabin w/ game room

Our Comfy Cabin w/ game room

2 out of 5
Ruidoso NM
Our Comfy Cabin w/ game room
'Elate like a wolf with Excitement' when you stay at Wolf Lodge w/ game room & Pet friendly.

'Elate like a wolf with Excitement' when you stay at Wolf Lodge w/ game room & Pet friendly.

Ruidoso NM
'Elate like a wolf with Excitement' when you stay at Wolf Lodge w/ game room & Pet friendly.
Spacious 2BR\2BA home nestled in the ponderosa pines

Spacious 2BR\2BA home nestled in the ponderosa pines

Ruidoso NM
Spacious 2BR\2BA home nestled in the ponderosa pines
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