National Monument · TX

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

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.

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Photos

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

Activities

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