Bastrop State Park Camping
in January

Booking Bastrop State Park in January

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.

What to Expect in January

Cool, quiet camping among the recovering Lost Pines. Easy reservations and good cabin availability.

Park Highlights

• ✓35 minutes from downtown Austin
• ✓Shaded campsites in loblolly pine forest
• ✓Swimming pool (seasonal)
• ✓Lake Bastrop fishing
• ✓8.5 miles of hiking/biking trails
• ✓Historic CCC-built stone cabins

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)