Plan Your Visit

 

Location
The park is off Highway 87/287 in the town of Coolidge, Arizona. A 3/4 mile paved entrance road leads to the parking lot and the visitor center. There is dedicated parking for RVs and vehicles in tow. No camping or overnight parking. »Map and driving directions

 
VC Front Entrance with door and porch

Visitor Center
Open daily 362 days per year, operating hours are 9 am to 4 pm. The visitor center contains the bookstore, museum, a twenty two minute orientation film, and restrooms.

 
view of the Great House with protective shelter roof

Historic Area
The self-guided tour is a short walk around the Casa Grande following wayside signs. Guided tours are offered from mid-November through early March, as staffing permits. Please call the day of your visit for tour schedules. Groups, especially school classes, need to call in advance.

 
picnic area tables in the shelter that contains the outdoor kitchen

Picnic Area
The picnic area shares the parking lot with the visitor center. It has shaded tables and trash receptacles. Large gatherings may plan ahead and reserve the park's outdoor kitchen.

 
visitors listening to a talk at the outdoor ramada

Other Hints and Helps
All areas are accessible by paved or hard-packed dirt paths. Leashed pets are welcome. Please allow one to two hours for your visit. Remember to prepare for desert conditions.

 

Special Events
Check the calendar for events. Artist demonstrations, a speaker series, and tours are offered in cooler months, November to April.

 

Fun for Kids
Children ages 6-16 can participate in the Junior Ranger program during their visit. There are also activities, coloring pages, and games to enjoy before your visit at the For Kids section of this website.

 
volunteer leads kids on a special tour of the ruins near the Great House

Groups of Kids (scouts, clubs, etc)
Call in advance to see what activities and programs can be offered. School teachers should visit our For Teachers pages.

 

Stamps
Please ask at the Visitor Center for the cancellation stamps desired.

 
Five (5) ink stamps for passport book

Last updated: February 21, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1100 W. Ruins Drive
Coolidge, AZ 85128

Phone:

520 723-3172
General park contact number includes a phone tree for finding the employee you wish to contact. Callers may dial zero for the phone attendant. Voicemail is available for many of the extensions.

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