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National Monument · Texas

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

National Monument in Texas. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Monument
StateTexas
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkGreat Sand Dunes (259 mi)
Closest airportAMA (25 mi)
Turtle Petroglyph at Antelope Creek Village Site
Turtle Petroglyph at Antelope Creek Village Site Photo: NPS Photo

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Texas.

In the park service’s words

13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. 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.

Getting there

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.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) Amarillo, TX No road route 25 Regional
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) Liberal, KS No road route 109 Regional
Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) Clovis, NM No road route 113 Regional
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) Oklahoma City, OK No road route 230 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Alibates Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. The Alibates Visitor Center has a museum, theater, bookstore, exhibits, and a park ranger on duty to assist visitors and plan your trip. There is also a 7 themed gardens and Monarch Butterfly Waystation with an accompanying garden with native plants. The Mesquite Trail is a self-guided walking trail, less than one mile. Be sure to stop by the visitor center to pick up a self-guided brochure.

Weather

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Great Sand Dunes, about 259 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?

No entrance fee.

Where is Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?

In Texas. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, about 25 miles away.

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