Bastrop State Park
Composed of the "Lost Pines of Texas", this park has the western-most stand of loblolly pines in the state.
Plan Around Bastrop State Park
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Bastrop State Park Details
Composed of the "Lost Pines of Texas", this park has the western-most stand of loblolly pines in the state. This unique pine-oak forest has existed for over 18,000 years. Wildfire damaged 96 percent of the park in 2011 so the park is once again slowly being reborn. The park was created in 1933 through a joint effort of the National Park Service, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the Texas State Parks Board (now the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department). In designing the park, Arthur Fehr, the architect, used National Park Service design principles which called for harmony with the surrounding landscape. The park was given National Historic Landmark status in 1997 as a result. The park has numerous campsites and historic cabins for rent. There are over 7 miles of trails available for hiking. A swimming pool is also available. Bikers, or scenic drivers, can enjoy a 12-mile road between Bastrop and Buescher state parks and enjoy the quiet forest. Fishing is available at the 1/2-acre Lake Mina. Be sure to keep your eye open for the Houston toad - this is an endangered species that makes its home moist, sandy soils of the Lost Pines. Entrance Fees: - Adult: $5 Daily - Child 12 Years and Under: Free Reservations are available [online](https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/bastrop-state-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200052&_ga=2.92539101.1505092049.1617645325-917412064.1616861417) or by calling (512) 389-8900
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Nearby Parks Around Bastrop State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bastrop State Park
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1.2 mi away
Lost Pines Trail
This trailhead loops through the middle of Bastrop State Park and gives hikers the chance to see numerous ponds, tree-lined forests, and wild animals up close and personal.
7.5 mi away
Winding Woodland Trail
This 1.5 miles out and back trail is a narrow trek through the oak and cedar forests of Buescher State Park.
8.0 mi away
Buescher State Park
The sister park to Bastrop State Park, this 1,000 plus acres park also preserves the "Lost Pines of Texas" - the westernmost stand of loblolly pine trees in the United States.
12.2 mi away
Pine Ridge Overlook
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with this scenic hike through the McKinney Roughs Nature Area.
28.1 mi away
McKinney Falls State Park
This park is just 15-minutes south of Austin, although it feels like an entirely different world compared to the bustle of city life.
