Smokey Bear's Grave
The final resting place of the living embodiment of the famous Forest Service symbol.

šŸ“œ The final resting place of the famous Forest Service symbol, Smokey Bear, located in Capitan, New Mexico.
šŸ” Part of the Smokey Bear Historical Park, it commemorates the real-life bear who became a national celebrity.

Why Go

šŸ» Visit the grave of the iconic Smokey Bear
šŸ“š Learn about the history of Smokey Bear and fire ecology and wildland firefighting
šŸŒ³ Explore the Smokey Bear Historical Park and visit the grave in a garden adjacent to the museum.

Hours

šŸ•’ The museum is open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except major holidays.

šŸ…æļø Parking Free roadside parking is available.

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