February 4, 2026 - The north and west sides of Lake Mina and portions of the Lake Mina Loop will be closed for bridge construction.
The east parking lot for the Tree Army Trails and portions of the Stone Mason Course will be closed for putting green construction.
Both projects are expected to be completed in Spring 2026.
January 8, 2026 - Burn Ban until further notice. No charcoal or wood fires allowed. You may use containerized fuel stoves (e.g. propane) for cooking.
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:
Late arriving reservations for any building can obtain key at park headquarters. Key boxes are located on inbound side of park headquarters. There is a corresponding key box for each facility. The combination is the last four numbers of the phone number that the reservation was made under. The key will be inside the box. Check-in must occur the following morning prior to 10 am.
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.
