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The Great House at Casa Grande Ruins has existed for over 600 years.

The Great House at Casa Grande Ruins has existed for over 600 years.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument · AZ

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners, the structures are a large part of the story of this site. Explore the history and stories of an extended network of communities and irrigation canals.

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Hours Exceptions

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Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; Juneteenth National Independence Day; Independence Day

Current Alerts

Good

How this is rated

Good: no active alerts or closures

No active alerts

Entrance Fee

Good

How this is rated

Good: free entry

Free — no entrance fee

Visitor Centers

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1 visitor center

Activities Available

Good

How this is rated

Good: many activities available

12 activities

Park Name

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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Designation

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National Monument

State(s)

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AZ

Phone

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5207233172

Email

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cagr_ranger_activities@nps.gov

Operating Hours

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The monument is open 7 days a week, with the exception of being closed Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The gate closes 15 minutes prior to closing, with access for exiting the park still available on the outgoing side.

Campgrounds

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No campgrounds listed

Visitor Center: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

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See park for hours

Themes & Topics

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Archeology, Ruins, Explorers and Expeditions + 7 more

Weather Info

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Summer daytime temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees F. Winter temperatures range from the 60's to the 80's F. Spring and fall are warm and dry, with highs in the 80's and 90's F. During summer m

Getting There

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Transportation is by private vehicle. The park is in Coolidge, Arizona, about an hour-long drive from either Phoenix or Tucson. From Interstate 10 take the Coolidge exits and follow the signs to the p

Location

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32.9970° N, -111.5325° W

Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website