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.
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- HoursAlibates 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 re
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
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- Contact 806-886-3826 · lamr_interpretation@nps.gov
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 sig
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you camp at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Alibates Tour. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Depends What are the 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 re
Nearby sites
NPS Photo National Park Service Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Leaflet / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
