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    Bastrop State Park

    4.1 (89 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jenny S.

    Bastrop State Park Reflections It's close enough to the city that you don't feel lost in the middle of nowhere, but it still has that true park feel. The trails are a mix--some are very short, and then there's a long one if you want more of a challenge. Most are moderate, though not heavily shaded, so you're pretty exposed to the sun. What really stood out to me were the towering pine trees. Along the way you'll see endless pine cones scattered across the ground, and those tall trees reaching into the sky. I fell in love with their height--something about standing among them feels grounding and awe-inspiring.

    Maria W.

    Absolutely beautiful state park!! After work, I hiked the Three Army Trails towards the beginning of the park. The trails (Lake Mina, Blacksmith Spur, Stonemasons Course, Carpenter Crossing, and Co. 1811) on the right side of the entrance have less elevation and are flat. The trails on the left have slopes and one has switch backs. There's signs around indicating that it may not be suitable for wheelchair bound individuals. I would agree because there are dips and climbs on Co. 1805 and O' 9 Loop trails. All paths are concrete paved. To complete all trails on Three Army is 4.5 miles. It's marked easy on trail map. I hiked 4.6 miles, 10,482 steps total to include parking lot. I saw some wildlife and gorgeous tall yellow flowers: Maximilian sunflower which is a perennial. I'm not sure if it's a Texas native, but nonetheless they really bring out the beauty of the surrounding area. The park sits off of a busy street so occasionally I heard some traffic, but not too much. On my second day, during my lunch break, I didn't do any hiking, but I drove around the park to view campsites and to see how this park connects to Buescher. The campsites are fairly close together as well as the RV sites. The restrooms are close by the sites. The entrance to Buescher is farther towards the back of the park. It's possible you can walk it, but it is abit of a distance and I'd suggest biking it. The park headquarters was closed each time I came, but I spoke with one of the park rangers at the ranger post. She was very kind and helpful. She even admired my "Rockhound" earrings that I got from Houston Gem and Mineral show many years ago. I had a ton of fun at Bastrop State Park! The park is similar to the city of Bastrop: rustic and laid-back. I'll be back to camp and hike the rest of the park.

    Nice trails
    Chris C.

    Beautiful park with nice hiking trails and lots of trees! We had a great 3 day camping trip here and used the trails daily. It is like you are in a forest. You can get lost in nature. A lot of the sites are pull throughs as well as full hook ups which is nice . Lol We will definitely camp here again!

    Sean M.

    Just did a camping retreat here with a group of about 30 others. The group barracks facilities are wonderful. If you're hosting a big group, highly recommend! Each cabin has private rooms and dorm style rooms, as well as a communal shower, bathroom, and hallway sink area. Not to mentioned the surrounding area is just beautiful to look at. Then there's the group hall which has a commercial kitchen as well as a group meeting room. I had a great time using these facilities, and they were also so clean and well taken care of. As for the park itself - I had been here years ago in the 20-teens & everything was still pretty charred and dead from the 2011 fire, it was pretty sad. I hadn't been back since and wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised! The trees are growing back and it's starting to look great again! I definitely would like to return more often now that the forest is starting to come back to life.

    Dayna E.

    Beautiful park with lots of trees and well-maintained hiking trails--perfect for a camping trip. They offer full hookup pull-through sites, electric/water sites, tent sites, and cabins, providing plenty of options. We've camped here several times, and it's always a nice, relaxing stay. The trails are a joy to hike, and the entire park is just a peaceful escape. Highly recommend!

    Texas sky
    Victor H.

    On the way home from Austin, I stopped here to check out the scenery and get some much needed steps in. Once you get past the confusing entrance and booths, there's a lot to explore here with the multitude of paths and campsites. Some trees, plenty of dirt paths, rocks, and hay-grass surround the area making a satisfying hike. It's great for hiking due to the steepness of the trails. If you're looking more for flatland, better find another park. Apparently there was a fire in 2011 which explains the lack of trees. While it's hurt the landscape, I'm not gonna fault the rating of the park due to the unfortunate events of Mother Nature and people who refuse to believe in environmental safety precautions.

    Walking path (old golf course)
    Morgann G.

    Love this park. They recreated the old golf course into an awesome walking path. Perfect for teaching your kiddos how to ride bikes. The staff are always helpful and friendly. The facilities are clean and the playground area is always a hit with the kids. I bought an annual park pass because of this park.

    Karina M.

    Bastrop State park is located about an hour and a half north east of San Antonio. I started on the Lost Pines Loop and finished with the Scenic Overlook Trail. I recommend this if you have time, but be prepared for roughly six miles of hiking. The trails are well marked so I didn't have to worry about getting lost. On these trails you'll find points of interest like Fehr's Overlook and Historic Water Fountains. Bastrop State Park is a nice place to visit without going far from San Antonio. Having been raised in Alabama, I loved seeing pine trees during this hike since pine trees are not something you see as much in this area.

    Some young loblolly pines starting to make a comeback.
    Brent L.

    This review is for the hiking trails and scenery only. Since the catastrophic wildfires of 2011, this park has been left decimated. There are a few small areas that still have some of the tall pines, but most of the park looks like a nuclear wasteland. It's a sad site to see. Volunteers and TPWD employees have planted hundreds of thousands of loblolly pines, and although many of them are already 15-20 feet tall, it's still not quite the same, and probably won't be for another generation or more. Unfortunately, the lake no longer exists since the dam collapsed due to flooding in 2015. I took the following trails to get to the Lost Pines Loop (which was listed as "challenging" on the trail map): Farkleberry Spur to Scenic Overlook Trail, to Lost Pines Trail, and back again for a total of 7.5 miles. The Lost Pines Trail was hardly challenging. There were a few inclines, but the trails aren't rocky, or hard to hike on at all. Mostly made up of packed sand, with a few loose rocks, and a couple of short areas that had deep sand, making it a little difficult to walk in, but not too bad. When you get to the end of the Lost Pines Trail, you will have to walk about a quarter of a mile along a paved road to reconnect with the trail. It's well marked though, so follow the signs. Instead of trail markers with the trail names on them, they are marked by colors that coordinate with the colors on the trail map - get a trail map and bring it with you. Since the fires, there are several detours on the Lost Pines Trail. If you are using a phone app to track your trail via GPS, it may appear you are no longer on the trail. But trust the trails, don't trust the app. You'll get on track again and be heading the right direction soon. It's difficult to get lost out here. There are a couple of scenic overlooks, and structures built by the CCC back in the 1930s. They are marked on the trail map, so keep an eye out for them. The camping sites are still beautiful and boast tall loblolly pines that survived the fire. In the camping and day use area, they have bathrooms with showers that are very modern and very clean. Pull through spots for RVs, so you don't have to back in or back out. There's also a nice swimming pool in the day use area. All in all, it's not a bad hike - just expect to be in the sun for most of it - and don't expect a lot of challenge.

    Fish pier
    Amber C.

    This park is pretty neat. It's clean, spacious, and beautiful. My family and I arrived approximately at 10am on a Saturday for a day at the lake. We rented canoes and a paddleboard. There was several grills and picnics to choose from. Limited shade but if you are concern for the sun bring your own Canopy . I didn't get a chance to explore the trails cause I was at the lake most of the day. They also have cabins here. I will definitely be bringing my family from out of state next time.

    Eh
    Erica G.

    I have to say... pretty unimpressed with Bastrop State Park. I didn't go onto the trailheads for a hike. I just stopped in to explore and walk around with my pup. However I will say the restrooms were clean and amazing. Also air conditioned! There literally wasn't much to the park... no ponds that connect, rivers or any beautiful scenery. I wasn wondering how people were camping in tents here and why with it being so hot with no natural water to cool them off? Oh well.. glad atleast had the chance to stop by. $5 to enter and they take cash. Cool place to BBQ or hang with your kids since they do have a nice playground for them. Altogether I spent $5 to use a very nice air conditioned bathroom haha

    Happy face/place on the hill.
    Abigail R.

    We had a very relaxing peaceful camping trip. We had the best campsite against the woods and trail entrance. The restrooms and showers are very clean! Park checkin staff are informative about the park. We enjoyed the trails! Pack water and snacks for them. Dog friendly and kids friendly trails. Have good shoes on you. If you like the peace and look at the night sky to see stars...this is it. Only downfall the park is still growing its greenery back from the fires. And I am used to wildlife, there were no critters whatsoever. I recommend for a small starter park.

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    Our only pool in town(unfortunately) and you have to make a reservation ridiculous! We've needed a community pool for years here.

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    Yes, on leashes. We brought our small dogs a few months ago. The water looks "off" so did not let them drink it - bring a water bottle in case it still does.

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