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Great House at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Arizona. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 Ruins Drive
Coolidge, Arizona 85228
Phone: 520-723-3172
FAX: 520-723-7209
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 Overview
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves the remains of an ancient Hohokam farming village of 60 sites, as well as the enigmatic Great House.
Area: N/A
Elevation: 1,421 feet.
Fees: $2.00 per person (children under 16 are free), or $4.00 per car.
Hours: Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day of the year except December 25th.
Visitor Center: Yes
Facilities: Visitor Center, museum, exhibits, bookstore, observation platform, picnic area, restrooms, and drinking water.
Directions:
  • The Monument is in Coolidge, Arizona, about an hour southeast of Phoenix. From I-10, take Coolidge exits and follow the signs to the Monument entrance off of Arizona Route 87/287.
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Cooridinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 32 59.711N; 111 32.170W.
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 Camping

There is no camping within the Monument.

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 Hiking
There are no hiking trails within the Monument, but there are self-guided walks that lead through the ruins of what was once the largest compound in the prehistoric village.
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