Bastrop State Park
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.
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Campsite Types
Full Hookup
$25/night35 sites
Water + Electric
$20/night19 sites
Water Only
$15/night16 sites
Walk-in Tent
$15/night6 sites
Cabin
$110/night13 sites
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Guide to Bastrop State Park
Best Campsites
When to Go
March through November. Weekends sell out 5 months in advance. Midweek stays are easier to find.
Tips
- →Book exactly 5 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
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. Using a campsite alert service like Camp.land to catch cancellations is the most reliable way to get a site when it appears sold out.
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. Sites start at $15/night plus a $5/person entrance fee.
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?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Bastrop State Park, popular weekends sell out within minutes of the booking window opening. If your dates are already showing as full, set a Camp.land alert at camp.land/pricing?park=bastrop — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Bastrop State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Bastrop State Park is to monitor for cancellations. Camp.land (camp.land) scans every 10 minutes and emails you the moment a site opens up, with a direct booking link. Cancellations are most common 1–3 weeks before the reservation date.
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