US Forest ServiceFree
Capitan Mountains Trail Camp
Capitan, New Mexico, New Mexico6,605 ft🗓 May–Oct
About this site
Lincoln NF dispersed trail camp. Birthplace of Smokey Bear nearby, isolated pine forest camping.
Peak season temperatures
84°F
Avg high
60°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Eastern Yellow-bellied RacerGreater RoadrunnerWestern Terrestrial Garter SnakeCrotalus ornatusWestern Tiger SalamanderCurve-billed Thrasher
Activities
HikingBackpackingWildlife Viewing
Amenities
Fire RingTrail Access
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- May–Oct
- Elevation
- 6,605 ft
- Peak temps
- 60°–84°F
- Rating
- 4 (11)
- Coordinates
- 33.5423, -105.5512
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