Alibates Visitor Center
Facility · Texas ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 2,972 ft
- Elevation
The Alibates Visitor Center is home to exhibits, a theater and outdoor gardens, showcasing the history of Alibates Flint. It is also the meeting place for ranger-led hikes and tours of the monument, demonstrations, and numerous special events throughout the year.
Getting there
Alibates Flint Quarries is located approximately 35 miles north of Amarillo, Texas. From I-40 in Amarillo, take Lakeside exit north towards Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Exit on TX 136 north towards Borger. After about 30 miles, turn west from TX 136 onto Cas Johnson Road. Park Service signs will be visible. Proceed approximately 3 miles to "Y" intersection and bear to right. Go northwest approximately 2 miles to the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument Visitor Center.
35.57932, -101.70334 · 35°34'45.5"N 101°42'12.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 52°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 52 | 55 | 65 | 73 | 83 | 92 | 97 | 94 | 87 | 75 | 63 | 52 |
| Low °F | 21 | 24 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 43 | 31 | 23 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Alibates Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Alibates Visitor Center?
- No. Alibates Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Alibates Visitor Center
- McBride Canyon and Mullinaw Creek Campgrounds 4.7 mi · Campground
- Fort Ebey State Park 6.3 mi · Facility
- Harbor Bay Campground 6.3 mi · Campground
- Park Headquarters 7.9 mi · Facility
- Blue West Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
- Chimney Hollow Campground 8.5 mi · Campground
- Fritch Fortress 9.2 mi · Facility
- Blue Creek 10.2 mi · Facility
- Bugbee Canyon 11.9 mi · Facility
- Sanford Yake Campground 23.8 mi · Campground
- Sanford Yake 23.8 mi · Campground
- Cedar Canyon Campground 29.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (806) 857-6680
- Email lamr_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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