Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools.
- LocationPotter County, TX
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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Weather now54°F Overcast
- Alerts 2 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Geology
- Native American Heritage
Alerts (2)
InformationRoadway 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 main… Read more
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.
InformationRoad 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 de… Read more
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.
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
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Other Visitor Services
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Alibates Visitor Center
Facility
The Alibates Visitor Center is home to exhibits, a theater and outdoor gardens, showcasing the history of Alibates Flint. It is also the meeting place for ranger-led…
37084 Alibates Road, Potter County, TX (806) 857-6680 Directions
Details
The Alibates Visitor Center is home to exhibits, a theater and outdoor gardens, showcasing the history of Alibates Flint. It is also the meeting place for ranger-led hikes and tours of the monument, demonstrations, and numerous special events throughout the year.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Alibates Visitor Center Operating Hours
Hours details
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Alibates Visitor Center Operating HoursDaily, 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.
Monday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Tuesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
37084 Alibates Rd.Potter County, TX 79036
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Weather & conditions
54°F
Overcast · feels like 48°
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Today
60° 54°
Overcast55% rain
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Tomorrow
75° 57°
Sunny7% rain -
Sunday
78° 60°
Sunny3% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
WeatherFlood Warning Details
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 3:05AM CDT until October 3 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Canadian River at Amarillo 19N affecting Potter County.
For the Canadian River...including Amarillo 19N...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Canadian River at Amarillo 19N.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Dirt road that runs east alongside the river
channel becomes flooded. This road leads to Rosita Creek Flats
Recreation Area, where primitive camping occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 7.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7
feet on 08/10/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
WeatherFlood Warning Details
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 11:48PM CDT until October 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...
Canadian River at Amarillo 19N affecting Potter County.
For the Canadian River...including Amarillo 19N...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Canadian River at Amarillo 19N.
* WHEN...Until late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Dirt road that runs east alongside the river
channel becomes flooded. This road leads to Rosita Creek Flats
Recreation Area, where primitive camping occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 7.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7
feet on 08/10/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to expect by season
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.
Upcoming Events
6 coming up-
Antelope Creek Village Tour
About
Antleope Creek Village Tours in October
Celebrate Archaeology Month with a guided journey into the past at Antelope Creek Village. Each Saturday in October, meet at the Alibates Ranch along Cas Johnson Road at 9:15 am and caravan with a ranger to an ancient village site featuring remarkable petroglyphs and stone structures left by the Antelope Creek People, who lived in the Texas Panhandle from 1100 to 1450 AD. Known for their skilled masonry and extensive trade networks, these early inhabitants built multi‑room dwellings and crafted tools from Alibates flint that traveled hundreds of miles across the Plains.
This ranger‑led experience includes a 2‑mile hike, so bring plenty of water and wear sturdy hiking attire. October weather can be unpredictable and may change rapidly; the hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement conditions.
To protect this fragile cultural site:
• Do not touch or remove artifacts
• Stay on the trail and always follow the ranger
• No dogs allowed, except service animalsParticipation is limited to 25 people, and no additional guests can be added once the limit is reached. Reservations are required — call 806‑886-3826 to secure your spot.
Step back in time and experience the story of the Antelope Creek People in the landscape they once called home.
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Antelope Creek Village Tour
About
Antelope Creek Village Tour
Celebrate Archaeology Month with a guided journey into the past at Antelope Creek Village Each Saturday in October, meet at Alibates Ranch along Cas Johnson Road at 9:15 AM and caravan with a ranger to an ancient village site featuring remarkable petroglyphs and stone structures left by the Antelope Creek People, who lived in the Texas Panhandle from 1100 to 1450 AD. Known for their skilled masonry and extensive trade networks, these early inhabitants built multi‑room dwellings and crafted tools from Alibates flint that traveled hundreds of miles across the Plains.
This ranger‑led experience includes a 2‑mile hike, so bring plenty of water and wear sturdy hiking attire. October weather can be unpredictable and may change rapidly; the hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement conditions.
To protect this fragile cultural site:
• Do not touch or remove artifacts
• Stay on the trail and always follow the ranger
• No dogs allowed, except service animalsParticipation is limited to 25 people, and no additional guests can be added once the limit is reached. Reservations are required — call 806‑886-3826 to secure your spot.
Step back in time and experience the story of the Antelope Creek People in the landscape they once called home.
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Antelope Creek Village Tour
About
Antelope Creek Village Tour
Celebrate Archaeology Month with a guided journey into the past. Each Saturday in October, meet at Alibates Ranch along Cas Johnson Road at 9:15 AM and caravan with a ranger to an ancient village site featuring remarkable petroglyphs and stone structures left by the Antelope Creek People, who lived in the Texas Panhandle from 1100 to 1450 AD. Known for their skilled masonry and extensive trade networks, these early inhabitants built multi‑room dwellings and crafted tools from Alibates flint that traveled hundreds of miles across the Plains.
This ranger‑led experience includes a 2‑mile hike, so bring plenty of water and wear sturdy hiking attire. October weather can be unpredictable and may change rapidly; the hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement conditions.
To protect this fragile cultural site:
• Do not touch or remove artifacts
• Stay on the trail and always follow the ranger
• No dogs allowed, except service animalsParticipation is limited to 25 people, and no additional guests can be added once the limit is reached. Reservations are required — call 806‑886-3826 to secure your spot.
Step back in time and experience the story of the Antelope Creek People in the landscape they once called home.
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Antelope Creek Village Tour
About
Antelope Creek Village Tour
Celebrate Archaeology Month with a guided journey into the past at Antelope Creek Village. Each Saturday in October, meet at Alibates Ranch at 9:15 AM and caravan with a ranger to an ancient village site featuring remarkable petroglyphs and stone structures left by the Antelope Creek People, who lived in the Texas Panhandle from 1100 to 1450 AD. Known for their skilled masonry and extensive trade networks, these early inhabitants built multi‑room dwellings and crafted tools from Alibates flint that traveled hundreds of miles across the Plains.
This ranger‑led experience includes a 2‑mile hike, so bring plenty of water and wear sturdy hiking attire. October weather can be unpredictable and may change rapidly; the hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement conditions.
To protect this fragile cultural site:
• Do not touch or remove artifacts
• Stay on the trail and always follow the ranger
• No dogs allowed, except service animalsParticipation is limited to 25 people, and no additional guests can be added once the limit is reached. Reservations are required — call 806‑886-3826 to secure your spot.
Step back in time and experience the story of the Antelope Creek People in the landscape they once called home.
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Antelope Creek Village Tour
About
Antelope Creek Village Tour
Celebrate Archaeology Month with a guided journey into the past at Antelope Creek Village Each Saturday in October, meet at the Alibates Visitor Center at 9:00 AM and caravan with a ranger to an ancient village site featuring remarkable petroglyphs and stone structures left by the Antelope Creek People, who lived in the Texas Panhandle from 1100 to 1450 AD. Known for their skilled masonry and extensive trade networks, these early inhabitants built multi‑room dwellings and crafted tools from Alibates flint that traveled hundreds of miles across the Plains.
This ranger‑led experience includes a 2‑mile hike, so bring plenty of water and wear sturdy hiking attire. October weather can be unpredictable and may change rapidly; the hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement conditions.
To protect this fragile cultural site:
• Do not touch or remove artifacts
• Stay on the trail and always follow the ranger
• No dogs allowed, except service animalsParticipation is limited to 25 people, and no additional guests can be added once the limit is reached. Reservations are required — call 806‑886-3826 to secure your spot.
Step back in time and experience the story of the Antelope Creek People in the landscape they once called home.
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Plains Buffalo Workshop
About
The Plains Buffalo Project —
November 7, 2026
Step into the history of the Plains Buffalo and its deep connection to life in the Texas Panhandle.
Join us for a powerful and creative workshop where participants will explore the cultural and ecological importance of the buffalo — then paint a buffalo skull watercolor inspired by traditional designs. All supplies are provided, and no art experience is needed.
Event Details
Date: November 7, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Activity: Presentation + watercolor buffalo skull painting
Capacity: Limited to 20 participants
Reservations: Call 806‑886‑3826 to registerWhat You’ll Experience
The history and legacy of the Plains Buffalo
How the buffalo shaped life in the Texas Panhandle
- A guided watercolor session painting a buffalo skull
- A hands‑on, meaningful learning experience for all ages
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited — once we reach 20 participants, registration closes.
Call 806‑886‑3826 to save your place.
Photos
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Take a hike up the Quarries Trail to learn about this important stone. — NPS Photo -
Getting There
Potter County, TX 79036
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.
Full directions
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.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1460, Fritch, TX 79036
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