Buescher State Park, TX

From October to March, 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

The Tawny Crazy Ant, an invasive species, has been identified in some campsites in Buescher State Park. These ants may crawl on your shoes, but they do not sting. Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept is working with experts to reduce the number of ants without harming the park's natural resources. Before leaving, thoroughly inspect your vehicle, RV, camping gear, and other equipment; If you see the ants, please notify park staff immediately and they can offer guidance for treating. For further information about the Tawny Crazy Ant, go to: http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/invasive-ants. For park-specific questions, please contact the park headquarters.

All walk-ins (campers without a reservation) must use the self-pay station and envelopes which cover payment of per person Entry Fee and Site Fee before picking an available site. After 4:30pm the site availability sheet will be posted at self-pay kiosk. All customers arriving after hours must register at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning.

Our office hours are 8:00am-4:30pm.
All reservations will need to check in at the office so we may confirm your license plate number, number of occupants, and provide you with our park permits. Check in for campsites is 2:00 check out is noon. Any reservations arriving after office hours will need to check in the next day by 9:00am.

FOR SCREENED SHELTER/ MINI CABIN:
If arriving after office hours you will find an envelope with the last name of the reservation written on it. This will be hanging up by the office door. In the envelope you will find a park map, trail map, and a facility agreement. The facility agreement will need to be read and signed. Please bring it to the office at check-in. If you have a cabin or shelter with a lock, your code to get in is the last four digits of the phone number used on the reservation plus the # sign. Example: 1234#

Screen shelter check in is 2:00pm check out is noon.
Mini cabin check in is 3:00 pm check out at 11:00am
No pets are allowed in the shelters or cabins and are not allowed to be left unattended outside.

Please be sure to monitor our website ALERTS for closures, prescribed burns, and burn ban notices. Event schedules may be found on our website/and or our Facebook page.

We look forward to your visit.