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Turtle Petroglyph at Antelope Creek Village Site

A view of the gardens and Alibates Visitor Center.

The gardens and Alibates Visitor Center host activities and ranger-led programs throughout the year.

Used for at least 13,000 years, Alibates Flint was the choice of many tribes for their stone tools, spearpoints and arrowheads.

Stair steps up the Alibates Flint Quarries Trail.

Take a hike up the Quarries Trail to learn about this important stone.

A snowy mesa, as seen from the Alibates Visitor Center.

Every season hold special beauty at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument.

Physical Address:

37084 Alibates Rd.

Potter County, TX 79036

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1460

Fritch, TX 79036

contact-details

Phone Number: 8068576680 Voice

Email Address: lamr_interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

13,000 years ago, Alibates was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. The colorful flint has never lost its value or usefulness in the Texas Panhandle. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

Alibates Flint Quarries is located approximately 35 miles north of Amarillo, Texas. From I-40 in Amarillo, take Lakeside exit north towards Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Exit on TX 136 north towards Borger. After about 30 miles, turn west from TX 136 onto Cas Johnson Road. Park Service signs will be visible. Proceed approximately 3 miles to "Y" intersection and bear to right. Go northwest approximately 2 miles to the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument Visitor Center.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Alibates Visitor Center Operating Hours

Alibates Visitor Center has museum exhibits, theater, bookstore, and a 7 themed garden with a Monarch Waystation and other native plants. The Alibates Flint Quarries are accessible by guided tour only. Please call for reservations. There is a short self-guided walking trail with an accompanying brochure that lets you see the Canadian River Valley.

Exceptions:

Closed Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Closed Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

Weather Information:

The Texas Panhandle experiences a wide variety of weather conditions throughout the year. Winters are cold and windy, and summers are hot and dry. It is usually a good idea to bring a jacket with you if you are planning on hiking to the quarries with a ranger because the mesa gets very windy, even in the summer.