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Bastrop State Park, TX

Average Rating: 4.6
Average Rating: 4.6
Average Rating: 4.6
Average Rating: 4.6
Average Rating: 4.6
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Description

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Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Biking - Surfaced Roads/Trails
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Equipment Loaners
  • Headquarters/Ranger Station
  • Hiking
  • Hot Showers
  • Overnight Lodging (Cabins/Motels/Barracks)
  • Park Store
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Swimming Pool
  • Trails - Hiking
Alerts and Important Information

From October to February, prescribed burning may take place at Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. During this time, there may be partial park and amenity closures, and smoke could linger for multiple days. The Lost Pines ecosystem is fire dependent and prescribed burning is used to promote health of the ecosystem. For more information within a week of your visit, reach out to park headquarters; Bastrop: 512-321-2101, Buescher: 512-237-2241.

September 18, 2025 - Burn Ban in effect until further notice. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed. You may cook with containerized fuel stoves only.

March 1, 2025 - The main lake remains closed to allow plants to re-establish after construction. Fishing is available at Lake Mina.
Check here for updates or contact the park for more information.

If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.

DAY USE FEE: $5 per person, per day for adults 13 and older. $3 per person, per day for adults 13 and older for Group Facility Use.

OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION: Park does not have a gate. Office hours are 8am to 4:30pm Sunday-Saturday.

POOL INFORMATION: The Bastrop State Park Pool is open seasonally.
For more information, check our Swimming Pool Page.

PARK PHONE NUMBER: 512-321-2101

Notes

There is no gate; no gate code is necessary for entry.

If arriving late for a camping reservation, campers can view the posted `Reservations` sheet on the kiosk outside of the Park Headquarters. To the right of their name will be the site assigned to them. Walk in campers can find an available campsite on the `Available Campsite` list. All the sites that are available in each area are listed as of the time the office closed.

All late arrivals must come up the park headquarters by 9am the next morning to check in and receive park issued entry permits.

If arriving late for Day Use, there is a kiosk located next to headquarters that serves as self-pay station. All instructions are on kiosk on how to fill out Self-Pay envelope, where to deposit money, and to place white copy on vehicle. Park closes to Day Use customers at 10pm.

FOR CABIN/LODGE/BARRACKS/BUNKHOUSE:

If arriving late, keys for your cabin are located outside the main door of the HQ building. The code for your cabin's lock box is the last 4 digits of the phone number of your reservation. Please fill out the rental agreement that is in a binder at the cabin and bring it to HQ at check in the following morning.

All late arrivals must return to the park headquarters by 9am the next morning to pay the balance on the reservation and entrance fees for length of stay.

If leaving cabin or group barracks before the headquarters opens, key drop box is on the departing side of the headquarters.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Bastrop State Park
100 Park Road 1A
BASTROP  TX  78602
Phone Number:
Information:  (512)321-2101