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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Fees & Reservations
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Entrance and Standard Amenity fees, as well as proceeds from the sale of recreation passes are used for conserving our nation's land, wildlife, waterways and historical sites, as well as developing, maintaining and improving visitor services and recreational opportunities.

Learn more about Federal Recreation Passes at Recreation.gov.

 

The following fees are in effect at Casa Grande Ruins NM:

  • Entrance Fee for Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is charged per person and is valid for 7 days from date of purchase.  Each adult (16 years or older) will be charged $5.00.  Children 15 and younger are free.
  • Commercial Tour Groups are charged the same $5.00 per person entrance fee, unless the visitor has a valid America the Beautiful pass; see pass information below.
  • School Groups may apply for an Educational Fee waiver, which must be approved prior to the visit.  Please call ahead.

America the Beautiful
Federal Interagency Recreational Lands Passes are honored by the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Forest Service.

 
Annual Pass
2008 Annual Pass
  • Annual Pass ($80.00) is accepted at all National Park Service and other Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee, and is valid for one year from date of purchase. Pass admits the pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas like Casa Grande Ruins. At per vehicle fee areas, the pass admits the pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle.
 
Senior Pass
Senior Pass
  • Senior Pass ($10.00 lifetime fee) is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. 62 years and over, and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee.  Pass admits the pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas like Casa Grande Ruins. At per vehicle fee areas, the pass admits the pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle.
 
Access Pass
Access Pass
  • Access Pass (Free lifetime pass) is for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Pass admits the pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas like Casa Grande Ruins. At per vehicle fee areas, the pass admits the pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle.
 
Volunteer Pass
Volunteer Pass
  • Volunteer Pass (Free) This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. Pass admits the pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas like Casa Grande Ruins. At per vehicle fee areas, the pass admits the pass holder(s) and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle.

Use "Volunteering" link for information on volunteer opportunities at Casa Grande Ruins. 

Painting the protective roof in 2003.  

Did You Know?
The metal roof structure above the Casa Grande was constructed in 1932 at a cost of almost $28,000. Maintenance of the roof structure includes painting it every 15-20 years. It was last painted in 2003 at a cost of over $100,000.

Last Updated: June 24, 2008 at 18:19 EST