Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument Custom Search Alibates Flint, distinctive for its varied coloration, occurs in dolomite outcrops atop Permain Aged Redbeds in the Canadian River breaks near Amarillo and Fritch, Texas. Early inhabitants left shallow pits as evidence and quarry activity.   CONTACTS Email - rhonda_terry@nps.gov Fax- 806-857-2319 Write to P.O. Box 1460 Fritch, TX 79036 - or - 419 E. Broadway Fritch, TX 79036 Phone Visitor Information - (806) 857-3151 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons The park can be viewed by guided tours only. Tours are offered daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Contact park headquarters for activitiy schedule. Off season tours are by advanced reservation only. No visitor center or self guided trails. Getting There PLANE - Amarillo International Airport, then by car to the monument. CAR - Highway 136 to the Cas Johnson road (25 miles north of Amarillo, 7 miles south of Fritch). Follow Cas Johnson road 5 miles to the Bates Canyon contact station. Ranger or volunteer will meet participants there, then lead them in their vehicles 3 miles further to the monument site. Weather & Climate Four Seasons: Cool and rainy to hot and dry Winter lows: 0 - 10 degrees F, Summer highs: 95 - 105 degrees F, Annual rainfall: 20 inches Accessibility Contact station has wheelchair ramp. Outhouse wheelchair accessible. No visitor center or exhibits. Trail is short (1/2 mile), steep and is not wheelchair accessible. CAMPING McBride Campground at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area Open All Year There are no campgounds within Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. McBride Canyon is the closest campground to the monument. No designated camping sites. Beautiful area, with huge cottonwood trees shading the picnic tables. Chemical toilet, no water avaiable. No RV hookups or camping fee. Dirt road can become impassable during and after rain. Link to Lake Meredith National Recreation Area for more campground information. FACILITIES Ranger Stations BATES CANYON CONTACT STATION Location - 7 miles off highway 126 on the Cas Johnson road, just before the Bates Canyon boat ramp. Boat ramp closed. Closures - Contact station closed while tours are being given. Exhibits - None Available Facilities - SPMA bookstore outlet. Outhouses are the only comfort facilities, no running water. No potable water avaialable.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument.   Campgrounds Near Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument: Mesquite Park, Borger, 13 miles away   Hotels Near Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument: Hampton Inn Suites Borger TX, Borger , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BORGER, Borger , 13 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Borger Inn, Borger , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites AMARILLO EAST, Amarillo , 27 miles away Super 8 Amarillo, Amarillo , 27 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Amarillo , 27 miles away Ramada Amarillo, Amarillo , 27 miles away   Public Lands Near Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument: Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Fritch - TX , 0 miles away Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument: Borger Golf Course, Borger , 10 miles away Phillips Country Club, Borger , 13 miles away Borger Country Club, Borger , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument Lake Meredith, Hutchinson County , 5 miles away