Bastrop State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Located a short drive outside of Austin, Bastrop State Park offers abundant recreational opportunities in a wooded landscape called the Lost Pines. This landscape is defined by towering post oak, juniper, loblolly pine trees, and a small lake. This area of Texas has mild, short winters with pleasant conditions in the spring and fall. Summers are generally dry, hot, and long. Bastrop State Park was established in 1934 and includes 2,054 acres. Unfortunately, the park has been marked by several wildfires, but the landscape continues to thrive today. Its proximity to Austin and its gorgeous setting make it a popular getaway spot for day trips and longer adventures.
Nearby Cities:
Bastrop, TX
Smithville, TX
Austin, TX
Giddings, TX
Spring 52-89 F
Summer 72-97 F
Fall 50-91 F
Winter 41-66 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Bastrop State Park
Campground Accommodations
Piney Hill Campground
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Dump stations
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Permitted on 6-foot leashes or shorter, not allowed in buildings
• Max RV length: 35 feet
• Other Amenities: Picnic tables, grills, fire rings, restrooms with showers, lantern poles, paved pads, pull-through sites
Copperas Creek Campground
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Dump stations
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Permitted on 6-foot leashes or shorter, not allowed in buildings
Max RV length: 25 feet
Other Amenities: Picnic tables, grills, fire rings, restrooms with showers, lantern poles, paved pads
Bastrop State Park Campground
There is a variety of options available for camping at Bastrop State Park, with some offering full hookups and others offering hike-in tent camping. You will enjoy the peaceful environment of this campground where rates start at $15 per night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Fire ring, picnic tables
Bastrop RV Park
Since 1984, campers have been staying at Bastrop RV Park. Here rates start at $30 a day, and weekly rentals are available. You will find a quiet place to stay within Bastrop’s city limits when you choose this campground.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes, 20-pound limit
• Other amenities: Cable TV, laundry
Bastrop / SE Austin / Colorado River KOA Holiday
This campground on the Colorado River features a swimming pool, organized activities, splash pad, and more. Rates start at about $55 a night at this campground offering spacious sites.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Swimming pool, organized activities, splash pad
Lake Bastrop South Shore Park
Rent watercraft, hike, and bike at this campground that has a 900-acre lake. Use the fishing pier to catch a big one and enjoy reasonable rates starting at about $35 per night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Lake, fishing pier
What to Do at
Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park's extensive trail system provides ample opportunities to look for native wildlife and appreciate the landscapes. In addition to offering a variety of trails, the state park is a great place to cast a line and go swimming on warm days. If you camp at the park, turn your attention upward at night to stargaze under the big Texas sky.
Inside Bastrop State Park
You can find many things to do inside Bastrop State Park. Walk the trails to watch how plants are coming back from the devastating fire or join your friends at the pavilion for a cookout. Take part in ranger-led programs or go geocaching. Take a dip in the water from May to September. Go fishing in the river using equipment provided by the park, and you do not even need a permit. Take the 12-mile bike path that connects this state park with Buescher State Park.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed on the park’s half-acre lake. No license is required to fish from the shore. Fishing equipment is available for your convenience at the ranger’s office.
Geocaching
For visitors who enjoy geocaching, Bastrop State Park has a variety of hidden geocaches waiting to be uncovered. You can learn about their locations through the app or website and have fun exploring the park’s beauty and wildlife as you search.
Nature Watching
Bastrop State Park is teeming with wildlife, including the world’s largest woodpecker and the endangered Houston Toad. Other animals you could spot at your campsite or while exploring the park include armadillos, opossums, squirrels, rabbits, and white-tailed deer.
Stargazing
This state park is located roughly 32 miles away from Austin’s city lights, making it a great spot for stargazing. While tall pines and other tree species heavily canopy many areas of the park, there are clearings in select areas of the campground that are suitable for admiring the twinkling stars.
Hiking
Bastrop State Park has eight hiking trails that range from easy to strenuous. The longest and most arduous of these trails is the 8.2-mile Lost Pines Loop, which winds through the park’s backcountry. Several of the trails are a half-mile or less in length, which makes it easy to explore many of the park’s most pristine natural areas.
Swimming
Close to the campground, a large swimming pool is the ideal way to cool off on warm Texas days. Reservations are required for entrance to the pool area. Note that an entry fee is charged to all swimmers except those under the age of six.
Biking
While mountain biking is allowed on the trails at Bastrop State Park, you can also enjoy the challenge of cycling on the park’s 12 miles of roads. These are winding roads with steep ascents and descents, and the elevation changes yield amazing views.
How to Get to
Bastrop State Park
From Austin, travel east on Highway 71. At the highway’s intersection with Highway 21, take Highway 21 east. Take the exit for Route 150, and follow this road north until you reach Park Road 1. Turn left at Park Road 1 to enter the park. From Houston, follow Highway 290 west until you reach Highway 21. Then, follow Highway 21 south to Route 150. Shortly after turning left on Route 150, you will see Park Road 1 on your left.
By Car
Entering Bastrop State Park
Parking is only permitted in designated parking areas in Bastrop State Park. Parking areas are located throughout the park close to campsites, the pool, the trailheads, and other attractions.
The daily entrance fee for adults is $5, and children 12 and under are free.
Amidst Bastrop State Park’s towering trees and rolling hills, you will find exceptional views, Lake Mina, and an extensive range of activities. Open year-round, Bastrop State Park is well-suited for outdoor adventures.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bastrop State Park
The weather conditions in the spring and fall months are often mild and well-suited for camping, hiking, and other activities available at the park. Be aware that the swimming pool is open seasonally. Because severe thunderstorms and rapidly changing weather conditions are possible in the area, you are encouraged to check the forecast while packing for your trip.
The park is home to rare species like the endangered Houston Toad and standout species like the largest woodpecker species in the world. It also is home to white-tailed deer, rabbits, squirrels, opossums, armadillos, and more.
The park offers six walk-in campsites with water, 16 drive-up campsites with water, 19 with electricity, and 35 with full hookups. Of the latter type, the campsites in the Piney Hill section are reserved for RVs only. The campsites in the Copperas Creek area are suitable for both RVs and tents.
While reservations are not required at Bastrop State Park, they are recommended. Bastrop State Park is a popular camping destination in the area, and it is often booked months in advance during the busier months of the year. Campsites range from $15 to $25 per night.
Pets are permitted throughout Bastrop State Park except for in buildings. Owners must keep their pets on a leash at all times. The maximum leash length is six feet.
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