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    Lost Pines Camping

    88%
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    11 reviews
     · Smithville, Bastrop, Texas · 5 acres
    Hosted by Craig S.
    Tent site
    · 6 guests max
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    Off-leash friendly
    Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
    Private, peaceful and secluded. We purchased the 5.3 acres as a forest back in 2007. We cut down a little bit of the forest to build our house. Native Americans once lived here. Sometimes you can find arrowheads. Some of the forest burned down in the great Bastrop wildfire in 2011, but it has grown back. Learn more about this land: Lost Pines Camping is located on a gravel dead-end road. We are in a pine forest with some oaks and have a two-acre lake on the property that is good for swimming. Bastrop and Buescher State Parks are nearby and easy to access through back roads. Blackberries can be picked for a month or so in springtime. The land is a bit hilly. Downtown Bastrop and Downtown Smithville are both a ten-minute drive away. There is one tent site a one minute hike downhill into the forest. The bathroom is on the other side of the property near our house, a 2 minute walk from the tent site.When you arrive, park on the grass at the corner of Chaparrel lane and the driveway marked 109 Chaparrel lane. It is a 1 minute walk from there through the forest down hill. The bathroom is a 2 minute walk from the tent site and 3 minutes from the parking area. The tent site has a water spigot and electricity. There is no tenting next to the parking spot. If you have a van or small RV you could sleep at the parking spot, Please message us two hours or so before you arrive with an estimated time of arrival. We shut the phone down 9pm so please make sure you've spoken to us in advance that way we have the opportunity to show you around.
    What to expect
    Tent site
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    6 guests max
    Toilet available
    Flush toilet
    Pets allowed
    Off leash. If you plan to bring a dog that might bite, please keep it leashed. I have a 4 year old boy that lives here.
    No campfires
    Potable water available
    Spigot, hose
    Showers available
    Hot water
    Pack it out
    Cooking equipment absent
    Picnic table absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent
    Hot Tub absent
    No playground

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 12:00 PM
    Check out: Before 12:00 PM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Strict
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 3 months out
    Short walk
    No wheelchair access
    Max 2 vehicles
    2WD accessible
    You will park and walk too the site. It is only a 1 minute walk.
    During your trip
    Leave it better
    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    Reviews
    88% Recommend12 Ratings · 11 reviews
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    Gabi H.
    1 month on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · March 2025
    Pine Needle Pedal Pushers
    Tent · Group trip
    Beautiful spot nestled in the pines! We loved staying at Craig’s place. Great accessibility for bikers and park goers, and a wonderful place to start our ride to Buescher SP. Our only regret is not going for a swim!
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    Dillon F.
    5 months on Hipcamp
    Not recommend
    · December 2024
    Beautiful site that’s full of noise
    Tent
    The host was super friendly and greeted us right away when we arrived. The campsite was gorgeous, tucked away in the pines near the lake. I’d recommend it if you don’t mind the highway noise or noisy neighbors. But if you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, you might want to look elsewhere. My wife and I really enjoyed the camping because of the beautiful scenery. But we couldn’t get over the constant noise of the highway. And there are multiple roosters nearby that crow around 5 AM, making it hard to sleep in. If you can ignore the noise, this is a nice spot near Bastrop State Park. But for me, it wasn’t my favorite. I’d give it 3 out of 5 stars.
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    Sabrina Y.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Mixed feelings
    · November 2024
    Overall great experience. Host was friendly and helpful. Lots of nature and a good spot to explore. Only negative, and likely temporary, was some noisy construction close by. Would likely book again in future.
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    Gerardo D.
    12 reviews
    Recommends
    · November 2024
    Very good place/
    Tent · Group trip
    Craig It has everything you need to make your experience a good one. There was a hose for us and the bathrooms were clean! Hot water and a good host. It was an excellent weekend; nothing to regret.
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    Jackson B.
    5 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · November 2024
    Tent · Group trip
    My friends and I had a great time tent camping on this beautiful property. The owner was very nice, and he will show you around upon arrival. You will never be bothered by anyone camping here, but its worth noting the owner lives about 100 yards from the campsite. The nearby state parks are also wonderful.
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    Lorien J.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · November 2024
    21 ft campervan
    Conveniently located for Bastrop and the areas east of Austin. Private tent campsite with beautiful surroundings and good amenities. Perfect spot for a fire if the weather--and burn bans--permits. Great view of the night sky surrounded by woods. The parking spot is not level and is short, but the owner is in the process of extending the concrete pad. The site is essentially a few blocks from the highway, so road noise is prominent and consistent, although not jarring.
    Location
    Smithville, Bastrop, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Sana, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Tonkawa First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Craig S.

    Joined in February 2024
    Response rate: 100%
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