Bastrop State Park, TX

August 13, 2026 - Burn Ban until further notice. no wood fires allowed in fire rings or cabins. You may use charcoal or containerized fuel stoves (e.g. propane) for cooking.

May 5, 2026 - Visit our park pool page for information on the 2026 swim season.
Entrance ticket required. Tickets must be purchased same day, in person, at the pool. They are not available online or over the phone. These tickets are first-come, first-served.

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.

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.