Turtle Petroglyph at Antelope Creek Village Site

National Monument

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

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Info

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.

Park Photos

Turtle Petroglyph at Antelope Creek Village Site
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Turtle Petroglyph at Antelope Creek Village Site

Credit: NPS Photo

Turtle Petroglyph at Antelope Creek Village Site
A view of the gardens and Alibates Visitor Center.
Colorful chunks of Alibates Flint.
Stair steps up the Alibates Flint Quarries Trail.
A snowy mesa, as seen from the Alibates Visitor Center.

Activities

Arts and Culture
Craft Demonstrations
Guided Tours
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Camping
Park Film

Operating 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 reservations. There is a short self-guided walking trail with an accompanying brochure that lets you see the Canadian River Valley.

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 4:00PM

Weather info

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.