Bastrop State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 76 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(512) 321-2101
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert Screwworm AlertJune 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do… (more)
June 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal. Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian. For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Burn BanOct. 19, 2026 - The park is under a burn ban. No wood fires allowed. You may use charcoal or containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane) for cooking… (more)
Oct. 19, 2026 - The park is under a burn ban. No wood fires allowed. You may use charcoal or containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane) for cooking only. Lake Notice June 23, 2026 - The main lake is open but is not yet stocked. Fishing is available at Lake Mina. Check here for updates.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 7,612 acres, Bastrop State Park lies in Bastrop County, in Bastrop.
Visitors come for historic sites, swimming, biking, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool. Overnight options include 76 campsites across 4 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center — Interpretive Center | Fri–Sun | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open daily, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Interpretive Center: Friday - Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (hours may vary) We often reach capacity; to guarantee entrance, reservations are highly recommended for both camping and day use. You can reserve passes online, or by calling the customer service center, before you visit. Swimming pool information.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks. Some parks restrict pets on certain trails.
Statewide rule from Texas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult | $5 |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• Adult: $5 Daily • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Texas park passes
- Texas State Parks Pass — $70 per year. Free entry for the holder and guests at the state parks it covers, plus camping and store discounts; a second pass for someone at the same address is $25 Details
- Texas Parklands Passport. Discounted or free entry for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members Details
From the Texas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- Recommended
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
We often reach capacity; to guarantee entrance, reservations are highly recommended for both camping and day use.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hookup Campsites Pull-through sites are in Piney Hill camp area (sites 1-25) and back-in sites are in the Copperas Creek camp area (sites 69-78). We allow tents in Copperas Creek but not in Piney Hill. | 35 | Water hookup; Sewer hookup; 20/30/50-amp electric hookupPicnic tableOutdoor grillFire ring | $25 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Electricity These back-in sites (50-68) are in the Copperas Creek camp area. | 19 | Water hookup; 20/30-amp electricPicnic tableFire ring with removable grateUpright grill in some sites | $20 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Water These tent-only sites. 27-42) are in the Deer Run camp area. No recreational vehicles (i.e. pop-ups, motor homes, travel trailers) are allowed. Water is in the area but not at each site. | 16 | Water nearbyPicnic tableTent padRestrooms nearbyFire ring with removable grateUpright grillTwo wheelchair friendly sites (27-28) | $15 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Water (Walk-in) You will walk 20 to 60 yards from the parking area to these sites in the Creekside camping area (sites 43, 44, and 46-49). Water is in the area but not at each site. | 6 | Water nearbyPicnic tableOutdoor grillFire ringTent pad | $15 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingHistoric sites and toursFishingHikingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Wi-Fi
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming pool
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 100 Park Road 1A
Bastrop, TX 78602 - Nearest town
- Bastrop
- Coordinates
- 30.1102, -97.2869
- Phone
- (512) 321-2101
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology