Alibates Flint

13,000 years ago, Alibates was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. The colorful flint has never lost its value or usefulness in the Texas Panhandle.  Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.

A sample of Alibates Flint showing its varied coloration.
Alibates Flint

Learn about Alibates Flint

Students follow a Park Ranger on the Quarries Trail.
Hike With A Ranger

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.
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
Alibates Museum Exhibits

The Alibates Visitor Center offers interactive exhibits to explore.

 Petroglyphs can be found throughout Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument,
Petrogylphs

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

Programs and Demonstrations
Ranger Programs

A variety of Ranger-led programs and demonstrations are offered

Last updated: April 16, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1460
Fritch, TX 79036

Phone:

806 857-6680

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