| History: Bastrop State Park is 3503.7 total acres (land acreage, 3493; H2O acreage, 10); approximately 30 miles southeast of Austin in Bastrop County. It is the site of the famous "Lost Pines," an isolated timbered region of loblolly pine & hardwoods. The park was acquired by deeds from the city of Bastrop & private owners from 1933 to 1935; the park opened in 1937. Additional acreage was acquired in 1979. Original improvements at the park were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Activities: The park provides opportunities for backpacking, camping, picnicking, canoeing (park rents canoes), swimming (pool), golfing, wildlife viewing, hiking, & interpretive programs.
Biking - Whether you're a beginner or an expert rider, you will find what your looking for on Park Road 1C between Bastrop & Buescher State Parks. Enjoy the 12 mile scenic ride through the Lost Pines of East Central Texas. This roller coaster ride is part of the MS-150 (famed bike race from Houston to Austin.). The scenery is unmatched. Call the park for more information.
Scenic Drives (Field Trips on Wheels) - Get in the car & go for a leisurely drive along Park Road 1C between Bastrop & Buescher State Parks. This scenic 12-mile drive will take you through the beautiful Lost Pines of East Central Texas. Turn down the radio & enjoy the serenity of the forest along this quiet drive. Call the park for more information.
Fishing - Bring your pole & enjoy some good ol’ fishing along the banks of Bastrop State Park Lake. If you can’t reach them from the bank, you can rent one of the canoes & relax out in the open waters. Call the park for more information.
Golf: A golf course, operated by the Lost Pines Golf Club, is one of the finest & most scenic 18-hole golf courses in Central Texas. The course is 6152 yards long, has Bermuda grass greens, is playable year-round, & has electric & pull carts available for rent. |
Campground: Bastrop State Park in Bastrop Texas *