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.
Photo: NPS Photo
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins.
- LocationCoolidge, AZ
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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Weather now77°F Sunny
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Archeology
- Canals
- Conservation Movement
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Great Depression
- Music
- Native American Heritage
- Ruins
2 more topics
- Social Movements
- Transportation
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Facility
Construction began in 1932 to create the current adobe visitor center. Funding was provided for only half of the open square building, final completion was delayed until…
1100 W Ruins Drive, Coolidge, AZ (520) 723-3172 Directions
Details
Construction began in 1932 to create the current adobe visitor center. Funding was provided for only half of the open square building, final completion was delayed until 1956. Exhibits, restrooms, bookstore, and orientation movie are available in the current building. All park visitors enter the historic area by passing through the visitor center.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Operating Hours
Hours details
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Operating HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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.
Monday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Tuesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
77°F
Sunny · feels like 74°
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Today
90° 66°
Sunny2% rain
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Tomorrow
88° 76°
Sunny1% rain
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Saturday
89° 73°
Sunny1% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
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 months, be prepared for hot temperatures. Protective clothing, hats, sunscreen and personal water containers are highly recommended. BE AWARE: Walls of dirt and debris, usually miles wide and thousands of feet high, are pushed across dry desert terrain by high winds, causing dust to engulf highways.
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Photos
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The Great House at Casa Grande may have been an orientation point for travelers and traders. — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Coolidge, AZ 85128
Transportation is by private vehicle. The park is in Coolidge, Arizona, about an hour-long drive from either Phoenix or Tucson.
Full directions
From Interstate 10 take the Coolidge exits and follow the signs to the park entrance.
Mailing address: 1100 W. Ruins Drive, Coolidge, AZ 85128
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