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Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentAfternoon view of the Big House from the southwest.
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
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Elderly Saguaro with Casa Grande Ruins 'Big House' in the distance.

NPS Photo by Jim Creager

The Casa Grande Ruins 'Big House'

Casa Grande Ruins is entered off Highway 87/287. A 3/4 mile paved entrance road leads to the parking lot and the visitor center. There is special parking for RV’s and longer vehicles. »Map and driving directions

The visitor center contains the entrance fee collection station, the bookstore, the museum, a fifteen minute video, and restrooms.

The self-guided tour consists of a short walk around the Casa Grande following wayside signs. Guided tours are provided from December through April. Please call for tour schedules.

Children ages 8-14 can participate in the park's Junior Ranger program during their visit.

A picnic area is located across the parking lot from the visitor center which has shaded tables and a raised platform to view an ancient ball court.

All areas are accessible by paved or hard-packed dirt paths. Leashed pets are welcome. Please allow one to two hours for your visit.

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 07, 2007 at 18:56 EST