We camped here spontaneously one weekend in February. The good: the trails are lovely! There are…read moremany miles and different terrains to explore. I love the pine trees and views from some of the trails. The campground is lovely as well. Very clean. Spaces are large. People are respectful. But... A big con is the traffic noise at night! We stayed in the Copperas Creek Camping Area, which is quite close to the road, so we expected some noise. But it was intense both noise. A loud, long crash woke me up in the middle of the night, with a second crash crashing into the debris from the first one. That whole incident kept me up for 2 hours. I don't know if the other campgrounds in the park are any better. The park is nestled in a populated area so I doubt it. But the trails and area are beautiful!! So I would definitely recommend for hiking!! Not so much tent camping... (maybe it's better in an RV?).

We stopped by Bastrop State Park on a whim while driving to Austin, and it ended up being a great…read moredecision. It's less than a 2-hour drive from Houston and under an hour from Austin, which makes it an easy add to a road trip. I especially appreciated that the entrance is right off Highway 71, so you're not wasting a bunch of time driving deep into back roads just to get to the park. We visited on a beautiful Saturday in January -- sunny and in the 50s, basically perfect hiking weather. While there are plenty of trees throughout the park, many of the trails are fairly exposed, so you get a lot of sun. Definitely bring sunscreen, even in cooler weather. The trails are wide and well-maintained, with sand and rocks laid down in many areas, making them easy to walk. The terrain is nicely hilly but nothing too difficult (we did about 4 miles total). One thing to note: trail signage is a bit limited, and it would be easy to get turned around and know where to turn. Thankfully, I had decent cell reception (T-Mobile) and was able to use Google Maps to track where we were. Parking was easy, the staff were friendly, and the landscape was beautiful. We used our Texas State Parks annual pass, which saved us the $15 entrance fee, and the entry process was quick and simple. The line of cars trying to get in was only 2. I'd love to come back in the spring when everything is blooming. Overall, a great stop if you want scenic views, manageable trails, and a convenient location. Highly recommend if you're on your way to Houston or Austin. There's also a Buccees just a few miles away!

For us, this was a great place to swim and walk our new dog. The water obstacle course was extra,…read morebut well worth it. Also a great place to have a picnic.

My family and I have gone to this park for years. It used to be clean and a safe place to go for…read morethe weekend or just for a fun afternoon at the lake. Lately the park has been filthy. Staff is nowhere to be seen. The bathrooms are dirty. My daughter went into the gift shop to purchase some fishing worms and they were all dead. The girl at the counter told her that dead worms were better than live worms because the smelled bad, but who wants to touch nasty, rotting worms? We had to go to the gas station down the road to buy minnows, which was out of the way and more expensive. People were drinking and partying loudly. It's no longer a nice quiet park to take your family to. The glamping tents have taken up too many camp spots which gives normal campers less spaces to rent. Management is trying to make this a park for rich yuppies and are forgetting the local folks make this park what it is. The water is too hot in the summer to swim. No playscape for small children, so small kids have nothing to do if the water is hot.

Great experience. Outfitters prep you well! Doable for all skill levels. Lots of turtles on the…read moreriver!

I've lived in Austin the past 10 years. Anytime anyone visits, this is where I take them. It's the…read moreperfect amount of time, the weather is so pleasant, the scenery is beautiful, the water seems clean (WAY cleaner than Town Lake), and everyone who works here is SO so so nice. Mia in particular is so hysterical.

I came to Bastrop for a quick Sunday Funday and luckily found this park. I parked near a small…read moreplayground. There was a boat ramp nearby. There were several pretty ducks strolling on the green grass. It rained yesterday so everything was green and bright. It seemed like a safe place to walk and run. There were several others walking their dogs and some kiddos riding bikes. We walked along the river and saw the backside of a great looking bar/joint called Neighbors. There was nobody there seeing it was only about 10 am but it looks like a neat place.

The Splash pad at Fisherman's Park is the place to go in the blistering heat of Texas, especially…read moreif you have littles. They have shaded picnic tables for snacks, lunch, or a party. It's also gated so you don't have to worry about your child running out into the parking lot. They just redid the pad flooring making it safe to play. This has become such a favorite spot of ours that I keep an extra towel and my kiddos swimsuit in the car at all times because we'll literally stop in between errands. Totally recommend if you are looking for something "cool" to do this summer. PS adults are allowed to get wet too.

This a great place to wake board. The owner and staff are fantastic. The facility is great and…read moreequipment is quality gear. Kyle did a great job coaching our boys so they could get up and board quickly (1st time beginners) all the staff were super helpful. I highly recommend this business, we will be back again soon!

This place is a hidden gem. My wife and I came out here not sure of what to expect. Travis, Mike,…read moreand Curtis were great instructors and before we knew it we were wakeboarding naturally. Im being told they have a ladies night on Wednesdays and its BYOB after you ride. I'll be back for sure. Oh and try the fish tacos from the food trailer! This place doesn't have a lot of reviews since when they opened they got flooded. So come check them out and write a review!!

Jami is an incredibly hardworking woman! She is an expert in getting all the boats tied to the…read moretrailer very quickly. We met her in Bob Bryant Park, and she quickly shuttled us to the river. She even took photos for us on the water. She was late to pick us up for the shuttle but was very nice and compensated us for it.

I was really nervous about kayaking down the river with my three young teens & my friend who was…read morevisiting from out of town. It was our first time kayaking & we didn't know what to expect on the river but Linda quickly put us at ease. She was very knowledgeable about the river & explained how to navigate it & things to look out for. We were shuttled to the launch site, given a quick lesson on how to hold & use the paddles & we were on our way. Despite the heat, the river was pretty cool (glad we brought insulated water bottles & a cooler with snacks). It was peaceful & the water was calm & we made it to the end without tipping over. We saw lots of turtles, birds, even a few cows taking a dip. At the end two huge blue herons flew across the river right in front of us...it was a great experience & we can't wait to do it again. Highly recommend this company- the reservation process was easy (we just called the day before) & the everything was provided (dry bags & life vests included), the price is very reasonable & the local knowledge was exceptional.

Had so much fun with this party bus company!! Great communication , clean bus , friendly and…read moreinformative driver! (: Thanks guys!

Booked with this company for my birthday trip and I had the best experience!! It was super fun,…read moreclean and reliable! They arrived super early before my trip (:

Not as busy as I thought it was going to be no wait to pay great Academy lots of shoes all kinds…read moreall prices

For the Bastrop store, it's hit or miss on sizes sometimes. It's also hit or miss on help. However…read morethe store always seems clean. I've never used their curbside service. Before my ski season, this is the place I'd come for under clothing to keep me warm. I ended up with BCG gear which did well for me. I also pick up our lantern replacement mantles here. They always seem to have what I need in stock. Makes our camping trips go smoother.