Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Events

• Monarch Morning Workshop
• Antelope Creek Village Tour
• Plains Buffalo Workshop

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: Road Construction Work to begin May 4-Oct 24, 2026

Road construction to occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Expect delays of up to 30 minutes during active construction periods.

Park alert: Roadway Work to Begin at Sanford Yake Campgournd Monday, July 13th

The National Park Service announces that Federal Highway Administration contractors will begin roadway and pavement maintenance at Sanford Yake Campground starting Monday, July 13, 2026. This project will include chip seal, micro seal, micro surfacing, and pavement striping throughout key areas of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Visitors to Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area are encouraged to follow all posted message boards and traffic instructions.

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.

Weather & when to go

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.

Visitor center

Alibates Visitor Center — 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… — 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…

Facilities on the park map

1 visitor information.

History

Heritage status

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places