Bastrop State Park Camping
in July

Booking Bastrop State Park in July

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a July trip, the booking window opens in February. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, check the booking system directly for cancellations, or book a cabin or vacation rental nearby.

What to Expect in July

Peak heat and peak demand for the cabins and pool. Weekday sites are easier.

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 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)