Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Texas

 Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument in Texas features some interesting and colorful geology. Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a good wilderness neighborhood that everyone enjoys. Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a popular destination for people travelling from Fritch. Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument has delightful outdoors recreation that you may benefit from. There are scores of enjoyable things to do for everyone to like.
If time allows, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is a national park worth visiting; you'll
    perhaps meet some folks from Fritch here. Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a good spot for a spree when you have to get out.
If you need a site to stay Lake Town Inn is a pleasant choice, and a glorious nearby hotel is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BORGER.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument has charming nature scenery for your viewing happiness. Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is generally a quite arid location; June is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is December.
During the summer here at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, high temperatures regularly get into the 90's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument are in
 
    perhaps meet some folks from Fritch here. Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a good spot for a spree when you have to get out.
If you need a site to stay Lake Town Inn is a pleasant choice, and a glorious nearby hotel is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BORGER.

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.


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Lake Town Inn,
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.5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BORGER, Borger
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12.5 miles away
Best Western Borger Inn, Borger
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13.3 miles away
Heritage Inn,
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13.3 miles away
Hertiage Inn,
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13.3 miles away
Best Western Borger Inn,
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13.3 miles away
Gate 1 Inn,
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13.7 miles away
Budget Inn,
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13.8 miles away
AmericInn Borger, Borger
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14 miles away
Conway Inn & Restaurant,
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18.9 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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