Bastrop State Park, east of The Hill off Loop 150

Rising From the Ashes

For more than 70 years, folks have visited Bastrop State Park to enjoy its history and marvel at the Lost Pines. Forest fires and floods have ravaged the park in recent years. Now comes rebirth: new trees, new plants and new life. Come see the park’s recovery from nature’s fury. We’re just 32 miles east of Austin.

Things to Do

Bring your family out to the park! You can camp, picnic, swim, ride bikes, hike, fish, geocache, take in a nature program, and look for wildlife. Rent our group hall for your next reunion.

Hike seven miles of trail. Explore the growing forest, look for the new generation of loblolly pines, and witness the resilience of nature. We have an all-terrain wheelchair for use in the park; call (512) 321-2101 to reserve the chair for your visit.

Swim at our pool which is open seasonally. Read through our swimming safety tips before you come. A separate pool reservation is required to enter the pool area. Please visit the State Park swimming pool information page to make reservations.

Bike or drive scenic Park Road 1C between Bastrop and Buescher state parks. The hilly 12-mile road takes you through recovering and forested areas of the Lost Pines. Turn down the radio and enjoy this quiet drive. Share the road! The speed limit is 30 miles per hour.

Fish in the ½-acre Lake Mina. We lend fishing equipment, and you do not need a license to fish from shore in a state park. View our Fishing Tip Sheet on the State Park website.

Shop for gifts and souvenirs at the park store. But nothing the copy said could convince her and so it didn’t take long.