Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument • Texas

Turtle Petroglyph at Antelope Creek Village Site

A view of the gardens and Alibates Visitor Center.

Colorful chunks of Alibates Flint.

A handful of hikers at the top of a grassy hill with a long set of red stone steps

A snowy mesa, as seen from the Alibates Visitor Center.

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.

Turtle Petroglyph at Antelope Creek Village Site
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The gardens and Alibates Visitor Center host activities and ranger-led programs throughout the year.
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Used for at least 13,000 years, Alibates Flint was the choice of many tribes for their stone tools, spearpoints and arrowheads.
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Take a hike up the Quarries Trail to learn about this important stone.
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Every season hold special beauty at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument.
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A sample of Alibates Flint showing its varied coloration.

Learn about Alibates Flint

Students follow a Park Ranger on the Quarries Trail.

Hike to the Alibates Flint Quarries where Native Americans searched for this valuable resource.

Cacti growing in the garden outside of the Alibates Visitor Center.

The Alibates Visitor Center consists of museum exhibits, the park movie, and a bookstore. Ranger-led hikes and programs begin here.

Entrance to the exhibits

The Alibates Visitor Center offers interactive exhibits to explore.

Petroglyphs can be found throughout Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument,

The petroglyphs found in this area are ancient carvings in stone.

Programs and Demonstrations

A variety of Ranger-led programs and demonstrations are offered

Last updated: January 20, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1460
Fritch, TX 79036

Phone:

806-886-3826

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