Casa Grande

Casa Grande Ruins

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, (Great House), pictured above, was built by the Hohokam people around AD 1300. It was four-stories tall and is now topped by a protective cover to stop further deterioration. The Hohokam were hunter-gathers, and built an extensive network of irrigation canals from the Gila River to many settlements in the area, controlling the water in the valley. Incredible! There was a large city surrounding this ruin, with many houses and communal buildings, including a ball court.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
RV parking, restrooms, visitor center, easy walking path to the ruins. 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.

RV Parks:
Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort
1110 North Henness Road
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
1-800-421-7004

Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort is a 55+ park. If they are not full, and you are not quite 55 and are traveling without the kids, they may let you stay for a few days. Huge park, with many park models and tons of seasonal guests. Many activities and a very nice Par-3 course that is incredibly green year-round. If you have a pet, you can only stay in a certain area of the park.

In the area:
Grande Valley Golf Club 

Restaurants:
Manuel's | Read our Postcard from Manuel's
Bedillon's Cactus Garden | Read our review