Bastrop State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Bastrop State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Bastrop State Park?
Campsites at Bastrop State Park range from $15 to $25 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Full Hookup (Piney Hill): $25/night. Full Hookup (Copperas Creek): $25/night. Water + Electric (Copperas Creek): $20/night. Water Only (Deer Run): $15/night. Walk-in Tent (Creekside): $15/night.
How far in advance can I book Bastrop State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Bastrop State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at midnight, exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
How many campsites does Bastrop State Park have?
Bastrop State Park has 78 total sites. 25 Full Hookup sites in the Piney Hill loop, 10 Full Hookup sites in the Copperas Creek loop, 19 Water + Electric sites in the Copperas Creek loop, 16 Water Only sites in the Deer Run loop, 6 Walk-in Tent sites in the Creekside loop.
What's the best campsite at Bastrop State Park?
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Sites 50-68 (Copperas Creek) — water + electric, close to bathhouse and pool. For Privacy: Sites 27-42 (Deer Run) — walk-in tent sites, more secluded. For RVs: Sites 1-25 (Piney Hill) — full hookups, pull-through available. For Couples: Cabins — historic CCC stone cabins with AC and kitchenettes.
What should I bring to Bastrop State Park?
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. Bring firewood — you can't gather it in the park (fire recovery)
When is the best time to visit Bastrop State Park?
March through November. Weekends sell out 5 months in advance. Midweek stays are easier to find.
What if Bastrop State Park is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan ReserveAmerica every 10 minutes and notify you the instant a cancellation happens. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Does Bastrop State Park have shelters?
Bastrop State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Full Hookup, Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water Only, Walk-in Tent camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Bastrop State Park?
Yes. Full Hookup (Piney Hill): max 25 sites, Water, Sewer, 20/30/50-amp Electric. Full Hookup (Copperas Creek): max 10 sites, Water, Sewer, 20/30/50-amp Electric. Water + Electric (Copperas Creek): max 19 sites, Water, 20/30-amp Electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Bastrop State Park from Austin?
Bastrop State Park is about 35 min from downtown Austin. Located near Bastrop, TX in the Central Texas region.
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