Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
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.
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Driving times from Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Alibates Visitor Center Operating Hours
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Camping, Craft Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (1 h 24 min), Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (3 h 17 min), Capulin Volcano National Monument (4 h 3 min), Santa Fe National Historic Trail (4 h 28 min), Oklahoma City National Memorial (4 h 42 min), Amache National Historic Site (4 h 44 min).