Nature lovers, history buffs, and families seeking an easy outdoor escape will find paradise just under three miles from Cypress Green at Kleb Woods Nature Preserve. This 133-acre haven in northwest Harris County offers shady loblolly pines, majestic oaks, open prairie remnants, and tranquil ponds, perfect for hiking, birding, learning, and even group camping.
Meandering Trails for All Ages
Kleb Woods features three miles of easy, well-maintained trails that wind through woods and wetland. They’re ideal for beginners, families, and anyone seeking a safe, relaxing stroll through nature. Keep an eye out! Squirrels, rabbits, lizards, frogs, and a variety of birds often make appearances.
Birdwatching is especially popular here. Bring your binoculars for a chance to spot sparrows, wrens, waxwings, and more along the Birding Trail. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a hawk overhead or butterflies drifting among the flowers.
View the Kleb Woods Nature Preserve trail map.
Can I bring my dog to Kleb Woods Nature Preserve?
Pets are not allowed anywhere on the preserve, including trails and campsites. This helps protect the local wildlife population, ensuring a better experience for all visitors.
Even leashed dogs can disrupt nesting birds and other animals. At Kleb Woods, the goal is to maintain a thriving ecosystem for both wildlife and visitors to enjoy.
Learn Something New: Nature Center Programs & Workshops
The air-conditioned Nature Center, accessible from all major trails, is the hub for free events and educational programs open to all ages:
Guided Ecosystem Explorations
Beginner’s Plant Walks
Art in the Park featuring natural media and floral arrangements
Bat Nights and Nighttime Critter Safaris
Weekly Bird Walks led by local experts
History Discussion Groups and Book Club gatherings
Seasonal Festivals, including an annual Hummingbird Festival each fall and a “Diggin’ Old Stuff” antique-farm workshop. Homeschool groups, scout troops, and families can also request farm and homestead tours, or enjoy volunteer opportunities to give back to the preserve.
A Window into Texas History
Beyond its natural beauty, Kleb Woods preserves local heritage at the Kleb family homestead, complete with a restored blacksmith shop and a small farm museum. Free, guided history tours bring pioneer days to life, see antique farming tools, historic structures, and a working windmill.
Picnic & Scout Camping
For larger gatherings and overnight adventures, the Kleb Woods picnic and scout camping area accommodates up to 100 attendees and includes:
Covered picnic pavilion with picnic tables
Fire pit and water spigot
Nearby restrooms, drinking fountains, and free mosquito spray at the Nature Center
A shady canopy and boardwalks overlooking wetland areas
Picture-Perfect Moments
Photographers and selfie-seekers alike will love the historic house and barn backdrops, the dappled light under towering oaks, and the reflective stillness of Myrtle’s Pool.
Plan Your Visit
📍 Location: 20303 Draper Road, Tomball, TX 77377
🕒 Hours: Open daily from 7 a.m. until dusk
🏛️ Nature Center: Weekdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
💲 Admission: Always free
📞 Info & Reservations: (281) 353-8100
Whether you’re here for the trails, the history, the learning programs, or a cozy camping weekend, Kleb Woods Nature Preserve promises an adventure season after season.
Enjoy the convenience of living just minutes from Kleb Woods Nature Preserve – one of the many perks of calling Cypress Green home.