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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a National Park System unit in Texas[5]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
Entrance fees and passes
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.
When to visit and hours
NPS says the quarries can only be seen on a guided tour, and you should call ahead to reserve[6]. The visitor center has museum exhibits, a theater, a bookstore and a garden[6]. NPS also lists a short self-guided walking trail with a brochure[6]. The park lists closures on Thanksgiving, 2026-11-26, and on Christmas Day, 2026-12-25[6]. In 2025 the busiest month was May with 1,141 recreation visits, and October had 0[2]. NPS describes cold, windy winters and hot, dry summers in the Texas Panhandle[7].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 310 |
| February | 362 |
| March | 1,109 |
| April | 1,076 |
| May | 1,141 |
| June | 1,004 |
| July | 1,004 |
| August | 601 |
| September | 1,038 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 278 |
| December | 131 |
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed[8]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings, and service animals are excepted[8]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so ask before you bring one[8].
Before you go
- Call the park to reserve a guided quarry tour[6].
- Bring a jacket if you hike to the quarries with a ranger, since NPS says the mesa gets very windy[7].
- Hours and fees change, so confirm on the official NPS page before you go[1][6].
- NPS lists a Junior Ranger Program and a park film among its activities[9].
Questions people ask
- Is there an entrance fee at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?
- NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
- Can I visit the quarries on my own?
- NPS says the quarries are accessible by guided tour only, and you should call for reservations[6].
- Are dogs allowed at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument?
- Where pets are allowed, they must be on a leash no longer than six feet or crated[8]. They are not allowed in public buildings, and the park can close more areas to pets[8].
- When is Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument closed?
- NPS lists closures on Thanksgiving, 2026-11-26, and Christmas Day, 2026-12-25[6].
Facts and sources
- NPS lists Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 9,526, 2022: 7,520, 2023: 6,006, 2024: 8,558, 2025: 8,054. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Alibates Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Monument) in Texas. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Alibates Visitor Center 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... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- Activities NPS lists for Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Camping, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits. National Park Service