Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

07/13/2026

UPDATE: This job announcement is closed now due to the application limit of 350 being met before the deadline, as outlined in the USAJobs announcement.

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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is hiring seasonal positions for Winter 2026/2027, in the Interpretation & Education division. Interpretive Rangers develop and present educational programs including guided walks and presentations, work in the visitor center, and work with audiences in a variety of park settings

Click on the link below for all the information on these positions, its requirements, and how to apply.

Interpretive Rangers develop and present educational programs including guided walks and presentations, and working with audiences in a variety of park settings. Likely Entry On Duty : October- December 2026. Open to the first 350 applicants or until 07/17/2026 whichever comes first. All application...

06/29/2026

The monument will be closed Saturday, July 4th to observe the Independence Day holiday and will resume operational hours of 9 am until 4 pm on July 5th.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument experiences its highest visitation between the October 1 and April 30 each year, with visitation decreasing dramatically as Summer brings temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument protects the multi-story Great House (Sivan Vahki) and the remnants of other ancient structures built by the Ancestral Desert People over 800 years ago. The Monument is open 361 days of the year from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and closes for the holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Juneteenth, and Independence Day. Directions and additional information are available on the Monument’s website, http://www.nps.gov/cagr.

(Photo: The American flag flies in front of a historic building)

06/24/2026

The sounds of morning, before Casa Grande Ruins opens for the day.

(Video: prehistoric wall remnants and a large Adobe structure)

06/10/2026

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Closed Juneteenth

Casa Grande Ruins will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday. This includes all buildings and access to the park grounds.

The park is closed to the public four days each year, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument protects the multi-story Great House (Casa Grande/Sivan Vahki) and the remnants of other ancient structures built by the Ancestral Desert People over 800 years ago. Established as the nation’s first federal historical reserve in 1892, the Ruins sparked the beginning of the archeological preservation movement in America. The Monument is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except for the four holidays mentioned above.

Directions and additional information are available on the Monument’s website, http://www.nps.gov/cagr.

(Photo: Two small adobe structures are shown with a large adobe structure and roof seen in the background)

05/18/2026

Casa Grande Ruins is a fascinating site that shares a part of the history of the Ancestral Desert People who inhabited the land and the structures they built. Today, visitors can walk around the Great House and compound, as well as look at artifacts and exhibits in the museum.
While walking and taking in the sights, please remain aware of your surroundings, such as uneven ground or the occasional lizard or other creature that may run across your path. Be careful when trying to touch vegetation, like cactus and other plants, as many protect themselves with sharp spines and can cause skin irritations.
Enjoy your visit to this great site by learning about its history and staying safe.

(Photos: Cactus spines and flowers with the backdrop of an adobe structure)

05/11/2026

As temperatures rise at this time of year, we want to remind visitors to Casa Grande Ruins to be prepared for the temperatures. Wear protective gear, such as hat, long sleeves, sunscreen, as well as having an umbrella available during our later summer season monsoons. The picnic area provides seating and shade for a rest, lunch, or just a break from the sun. Visiting earlier in the day will also help to avoid the afternoon sun’s heat.

Drink lots of water as well. Here at the monument, we don't sell water, however, we do have two drinking fountains with water bottle refill stations. If you wish to purchase water, the local stores in town and just across the street from us will have what you need.

*Remember that only water is allowed in the museum and around the ancestral structures. No other food or beverages are permitted, except in the picnic area.

(Photo: A view of a picnic area ramada and tables with a large adobe structure in the background)

05/04/2026

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is looking to hire a seasonal Park Guide for summer 2026. Working under the Interpretation & Education division, this Park Guide will greet visitors to the park and inform them about the natural, cultural, and historic resources.

Click on the link below for all the information on this position, its requirements, and how to apply.

Park Guides greet visitors to educate and inform them in our National Parks. Work can include providing information on natural, cultural, or historical resources. Likely entry on duty : June 2026. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 05/18/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted b...

05/04/2026

The season has begun for snakes to be seen in many different areas. Stay aware of your surroundings and if you see one, carefully and quietly give it lots of distance and leave it alone. When they rattle, they are letting you know they are there and that they want to be left alone.

When visiting Casa Grande Ruins there are other forms of wildlife as well, not seen often, but still within the park. To name a few, there are roadrunners, coyotes, javelina, feral dogs, scorpions, and rodents. If you have a sighting of any of these animals while in the park, please let us know.

Wildlife sightings can be exciting if we never harass or bother them. Help us protect desert animals by being respectful and staying a safe distance away.