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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument · TX
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.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (2)
Roadway 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 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.
Road 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 delays of up to 30 minutes during active construction periods.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Upcoming Events
Alibates Star Party
Sep 12, 2026 · Alibates Visitor Center Parking Lot
Monarch Morning Workshop
Sep 26, 2026 · Alibates Visitor Center-Theater Room
Visitor Centers
- Alibates Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.