Houston Nature Center
About
The Houston Nature Center functions both as a nature center and as the trail-head facility for the Root River Trail in Houston. Here you can tent camp, take a shower, enjoy our hands-on nature displays, walk through the prairie, take in a Saturday evening program during the summer, or enjoy our recycled bike art! Our one-acre Natural Playground is fun for kids of all ages and includes water, fossils, boulders, tunnels, caves, a labyrinth, and a free zipline available during Nature Center open hours if volunteer (you?) willing to operate.
Nine walk-in campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis. Each site includes at least one tree, a picnic table and a fire ring. Restrooms and showers are available in the nature center building. Local firewood is available at nearby vendors (Cenex & True Value). There are no drive-in campsites.
Dates
Memorial Day to Labor Day: TH 11:00-4:00 pm, FR SA SU M 9:30 am-4:00 pm. Sept-Oct,Apr-May: SA 9:30 am-4:00 pm, SU 12:00-4:00 pm. Oct-Mar: FR SA 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Camping is available 7 days a week. Restrooms and showers are open 24 hours a day when campe
Rates
Free admission but donations are welcome. $20/night/site. Limit 2 tents per site. Price includes up to 6 people. Additional campers $2/night.
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