National Monument

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a National Monument in Texas. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Texas National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

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About the park

“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.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

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.

Posted or updated Jul 10, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Alibates Flint Quarries.

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCampingGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

Alibates Visitor Center has museum exhibits, theater, bookstore, and a 7 themed garden with a Monarch Waystation and other native plants.

Alibates Visitor Center Operating Hours
DayHours
Monday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM

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.

Contact and directions

Phone
806-886-3826
Email
[email protected]
Address
37084 Alibates Rd., Potter County, TX 79036
Coordinates
35.5820, -101.6717· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Alibates Visitor CenterDaily: 9:00AM - 4:00PM806-886-3826Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/alfl/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.