Last updated: February 18, 2026
A Meeting Place and Landmark
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.
Hours of operation are 9 am - 4 pm. The monument is open 7 days a week. Closed: Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, & Christmas.
The story of Casa Grande Ruins goes back farther than written history and stretches through decades of change.
Learn about closures and other relevant info before you arrive.
Guided tours are offered to the public in the late fall and winter as staff is available.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument offers a variety of ways for you and your students to experience our site.
Earn a Junior Ranger badge during your visit.
All 4th graders in America are entitled to a free annual pass to their national parks. Go online to print your voucher, then visit a park!
Check the calender to catch a special event.
The park bookstore is operated by Western National Parks. Virtually visit and shop online!
Desert plants are unique and have an often overlooked beauty.