April 29, 2024 - Park Road 1A will be closed from the intersection of Park Road 1B to the intersection of Park Road 1C from 7 a.m. on May 6 through 5 p.m. May 10. The dam parking lot and the Blue Trail will also be closed.
January 26, 2024 - A bridge construction project will be underway in the Copperas Creek camping area from March 1 through June 1.
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.
Reservations to enter the pool area are required for everyone. Children aged 5 and under swim for free, but still need reservations.
2024 Swim Schedule:
Memorial Day Weekend
25th, 26th, 27th
11:00AM-1:00PM, 1:00PM-3:00PM, 3:00PM-5:00PM
Lap Swim
May 30th-August 8th: Tuesday/Thursday 8:00-8:50am
Open Swim
May 29th-August 9th: Wednesday/Friday 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00
June 1st-August 31st: Saturday 11:00-1:00, 1:00-3:00, 3:00-5:00
Each open swim session consists of 15 minutes of check-in, followed by 1 hour and 45 minutes of swim time.
Children 14 and under must be accompanies into the pool facility by a responsible adult aged 18 and older (State Park Rules & Regulations).
Inflatable pool floaties and other large pool floats are prohibited. Exceptions may be made for infants, at staff discretion. Life jackets and pool noodles available to use at no charge.
Pets, glass, and smoking are prohibited in the pool area.
Lawn chairs, food and drink are prohibited on the pool deck.
If you purchase a discounted pool ticket because you have a valid park entrance permit for that day, please bring that permit to the pool during check-in for verification.
Daily Pool Fees:
$5 per person 13 years and older, without park entrance permit. Valid for pool use only.
$3 per person 13 years and older, with park entrance permit or a City of Bastrop Recreation Membership.
$3 per person 6-12 years old.
Free for children 5 years and under.
For updates or additional information, visit the Bastrop State Park Swimming Pool Page at http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop/fees-facilities/swimming-pool, contact the Bastrop State Park office at 512-321-2101 or the Bastrop State Park Pool at 512-321-3689.
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.
