Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Welcome to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves an Ancient Sonoran Desert People farming community and "Great House." Created as the nation’s first archeological reserve in 1892, the site was declared a National Monument in 1918.

Road Resurfacing scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, October 19 and 20, 2009.

Please see "News Releases" for more information on this and other events.

American Indian Music Fest

The second annual American Indian Music Fest at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will be held January 30-31, 2010. Click on Scheduled Events for more information.
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		History and Culture Learn about the ancient Hohokam culture and the rich history of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. more...

A Park Ranger welcomes a visiting school group.

For Kids and Teachers

Kids: Unravel some of the mysteries and learn about the people who built the Casa Grande with our Fun Facts pages.

Teachers: Plan a visit, make reservations, peruse on-site activities and request fee waivers at the Teachers Corner.

Write to

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 West Ruins Drive
Coolidge, AZ 85228

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Phone

Visitor Information
(520) 723-3172

Fax

(520) 723-7209

Climate

This is desert country. Summer daytime temperatures may exceed 100 degrees. Winter temperatures range from the 60's to the 80's. Spring and fall are warm and dry, with highs in the 80's and 90's. During summer months, be prepared for hot temperatures. Protective clothing, hats, sunscreen and personal water containers are highly recommended.