Bastrop State Park Camping
in October
🏕️ 76 campsites🚗 35 min from Austin📅 Book in May
Booking Bastrop State Park in October
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a October trip, the booking window opens in May. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
What to Expect in October
Avg temps81° / 56°FDemandHigh
Crisp fall weather and the scenic Park Road 1C drive bring a second peak.
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)