Can you reserve a site at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument?

No. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (National Monument) · Open Access

1,422 ft
Elevation

Visitor Center Entrance — Photo: NPS / Hannah Schwalbe · Recreation.gov

Construction began in 1932 to create the current adobe visitor center. Funding was provided for only half of the open square building, final completion was delayed until 1956. Exhibits, restrooms, bookstore, and orientation movie are available in the current building. All park visitors enter the historic area by passing through the visitor center.

Getting there

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. The entrance road ends at the park visitor center and parking area.

32.99477, -111.53672 · 32°59'41.2"N 111°32'12.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 107°F in Jul, down to 67°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	68	71	78	86	95	105	107	105	101	91	78	67
Low °F	37	40	45	51	59	68	77	77	70	56	44	36
Precip in	1.0	1.0	0.9	0.3	0.2	0.1	1.1	1.2	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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The Visitor Center Entrance — Photo: NPS / Hannah Schwalbe · Recreation.gov

Exhibit at Casa Grande Visitor Center — Photo: NPS / Hannah Schwalbe · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Can you reserve a site at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument?: No. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

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Phon D Sutton 38.8 mi · Facility
The Point Boat Dock, Campground and Picnic Area 39.5 mi · Campground
Bagley Flat Campground and Boat Dock 40 mi · Campground
Sulphide Del Rey Campground 43.8 mi · Campground
Hotel San Carlos 44.2 mi · Facility
Pinal & Upper Pinal Campgrounds 45.9 mi · Campground
Shores Recreation Site 46.3 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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