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Illustrative landscape
Bastrop State Park sits in the heart of the Lost Pines — a 70-square-mile pocket of loblolly pine forest isolated from the East Texas Piney Woods. The park recovered beautifully from a devastating 2011 wildfire and now offers some of the best camping near Austin. Shaded sites, a swimming pool, lake fishing, and 8.5 miles of trails through recovering pine forest.
Campsites
76 campsites
Region
Central Texas
Guide rate from
$15/night*
Entrance
$5/person
Short answer
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.
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Campsite types
*Guide prices only. Confirm current rates when booking.
Full Hookup
$25/night*35 sites
Water, sewer, 20/30/50-amp electricRV OK
Water + Electric
$20/night*19 sites
Water, 20/30-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Water Only
$15/night*16 sites
Water only - tent sites, no electricTent OK
Walk-in Tent
$15/night*6 sites
Water nearby - 20-60 yard walk from parkingTent OK
Cabin
$110/night*13 sites
Historic CCC cabin with A/C and heat, kitchen, and bathroom; linens provided, no pets
Book directly with the park
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Confirm current inventory, rates, fees, and seasonal details on the official booking site.
Texas state parks don’t have live cancellation alerts yet — but most sold-out sites free up 1–2 weeks before the date. We’ll email you the booking playbook (exact release times, the cancellation window, how to pounce) and tell you first if live Texas alerts launch.
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Location & trip guide
Bastrop, Texas
Bastrop State Park is in Central Texas, about 35 min from Austin. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
Get directions ↗Best campsites
For Families:Book a full-hookup or electric site near the bathhouse and pool — these go fastest, so reserve early
For Privacy:The walk-in tent sites require a short 20-60 yard carry from the parking area and offer the most solitude
For RVs:Full-hookup sites have water, sewer, and 20/30/50-amp electric, with pull-through and back-in options — the most popular tier
For Couples:The historic CCC stone cabins (built in the 1930s) include A/C and heat, a kitchen, and a bathroom — book months ahead
When to Go
March through November. Weekends sell out 5 months in advance. Midweek stays are easier to find.
Tips
- →Book five calendar months out at 8 a.m. Central for popular weekends
- →Wednesday and Thursday nights are the easiest to snag
- →The swimming pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day
- →Bring firewood — you can't gather it in the park (fire recovery)
Highlights
35 minutes from downtown AustinShaded campsites in loblolly pine forestSwimming pool (seasonal)Lake Bastrop fishing8.5 miles of hiking/biking trailsHistoric CCC-built stone cabins
Bastrop State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Bastrop State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Bastrop State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Weekends sell out 5 months in advance. Midweek stays are easier to find. If your dates are already full, book direct on ReserveAmerica the moment the 5-month window opens, or reserve a cabin or vacation rental nearby that you can book today.
How many campsites does Bastrop State Park have?+
Bastrop State Park has 76 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water Only, Walk-in Tent, Cabin. Published guide rates start at $15/night plus a $5/person entrance fee; confirm current rates when booking.
What is the entrance fee at Bastrop State Park?+
The entrance fee at Bastrop State Park is $5 per person per day. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for you and all passengers in your vehicle.
How far in advance should I book Bastrop State Park?+
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Bastrop State Park?+
Cancellations at Bastrop State Park happen regularly, most often 1 to 3 weeks before the date, so it is worth checking ReserveAmerica directly for openings. If campsites are full, check cabins and vacation rentals near Bastrop for your dates.
Planning Bastrop State Park by month
What each month is like, when reservations open, and how hard it is to book.