Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Custom Search For over a thousand years, prehistoric farmers inhabited much of the present-day state of Arizona. When the first Europeans arrived, all that remained of this ancient culture were the ruins of villages, irrigation canals and various artifacts. Among these ruins is the Casa Grande, or 'Big House,' one of the largest and most mysterious prehistoric structures ever built in North America. Casa Grande Ruins, the nation's first archeological preserve, protects the Casa Grande and other archeological sites within its boundaries. You are invited to see the Casa Grande and to hear the story of the ancient ones the Akimel O'otham call the Hohokam, 'those who are gone.'    CONTACTS Email - CAGR_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 520-723-7209 Write to 1100 Ruins Drive Coolidge, AZ 85228 Phone Headquarters - (520) 723-3172 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Open all year from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed December 25 Getting There CAR - Transportation is by private vehicle. The park is in Coolidge, Arizona, about an hour-long drive from either Phoenix or Tucson. From Interstate 10 take the Coolidge exits and follow the signs to the park entrance off Arizona Route 87/287. Weather & 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. Accessibility All facilities and the Ruins Trail are fully accessible. Getting Around Allow about an hour to visit the Ruins. Take a guided and/or self-guided Ruins tour, view the visitor center museum exhibits, and use the picnic facilities. The visitor center and parking lot are located at the end of a 7/8 mile long paved entrance road. From the visitor center there is a 300 yard self-guided walking trail around the ruins with wayside signs provided. FEES/PERMITS FACILITIES Visitor Centers CASA GRANDE RUINS Open All Year 8:00-5:00 Closures - Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day Exhibits - The Visitor Center includes a museum with exhibits. Available Facilities - There is an information counter, a museum exhibit area, a book store, a public phone, rest rooms, drinking fountains, and a wheelchair available.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.   Campgrounds Near Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: Indian Skies RV Resort, Coolidge, 0 miles away Ho Ho Kam Mobile Village, Coolidge, 1 miles away Pinal Co Fairgrounds, Coolidge, 6 miles away Sunscape Resort, Casa Grande, 7 miles away Desert Gardens RV Park, Florence, 12 miles away Rancho Sonora RV Park, Florence, 13 miles away Super 8 Motel, Eloy, 13 miles away   Hotels Near Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: GreenTree Inn And Suites, Florence , 9 miles away Red Roof Inn Eloy Casa Grande, Eloy , 13 miles away Super 8 Eloy, Eloy , 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Eloy , 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Eloy , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Casa Grande, Casa Grande , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites CASA GRANDE, Casa Grande , 13 miles away   Ski Areas Near Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 59 miles away, 950 foot drop, 3 lifts, 18 runs   Public Lands Near Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ , 52 miles away Saguaro National Park, Tucson - AZ , 68 miles away Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona , 21 miles away Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona , 29 miles away Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, Arizona , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: Poston Butte Golf Club, Florence , 7 miles away Tierra Grande Golf Club, Casa Grande , 7 miles away Oasis Golf Course, Florence , 7 miles away Mission Royale, Casa Grande , 8 miles away Johnson Ranch Precision Course, Queen Creek , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Picacho Reservoir, Pinal County , 7 miles away Lake in the Desert, Pinal County , 9 miles away