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Bastrop Campground

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Bastrop Campground has 4 great areas to choose from.

Adjacent to the RV-only Piney Hill Campground, Deer Run’s 16 sites provide asylum for campers of the tent-only variety. Picnic tables, tent-pads, fire rings, grills, water and restrooms are provided at this spot. Clean and well-maintained, the biggest downside of the Copperas Creek area is that it’s located right next to the highway. If you don’t mind dreams that might involve driving motorcycles - which actually does sound pretty cool 8- then this could be just the spot for you. Harleys aside, this 29-site campground has restrooms and showers, a group picnicking site, and many areas that are fully-hooked up with water and electricity. The Creekside area has seven walk-in sites are sandwiched between Copperas and Piney Hill and come with grills, fire pits, picnic table, tent-pads and water. The site is accessible via the Red Trail and is also just a short jaunt from the Yellow Trail. The creek itself traces a contour around the grounds, the soothing streams partially obscuring the sounds of vehicles that drift over from the highway.

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35 ratings · 4 reviews

Traci T.recommends

September 17, 2018

Nice tree coverage

Robin R.

December 26, 2017

I love this park! Sadly, a couple of years ago fires destroyed a lot of the beautiful trees in the surrounding area, but that didn’t diminish the lovely sights on the trails. The bathrooms were renovated last summer and are now super glamorous! 👌🏼 Tile, A/C, flushing toilets....it’s a welcomed reprieve from the oppressive summer heat and humidity!

Marissa L.

January 19, 2016

The description should be updated to include the fact that the Memorial Day 2015 flood broke the dam and the lake is no more. It's a pretty depressing sight. I loved camping in Bastrop as a kid. It's such a different experience now with nearly no forest and no lake. Deer Run is the best campground in my opinion. Sites 27-30 have no trees at all and a lovely view of RVs, but 27 and 28 are handicap accessible and RIGHT next to the playground (and bathrooms). If you are camping with young children who need supervision, these are great spots since you can sit at camp while they play. Otherwise, aim for sites 32-34 or 37-42 for trees and a more natural view. But you can hear the highway everywhere.

Texas V.

January 22, 2015

Smaller park but great campgrounds. The sites are a little close to one another without much privacy in between. If you are looking for a more private setting check out Bastrop's neighbor, Buescher State Park.

Your guide to camping in Bastrop Campground

Overview

Biking

Just 32 miles east of Austin is the beautiful Bastrop State Park. A great day activity in the state park is to bike the scenic Park Road 1C between Bastrop and Buescher State Parks. The hilly 12-mile road takes you through recovering and forested areas of the Lost Pines. This road is available for bikers and vehicles so make sure to share the road.

Fishing

Having a fishing license is not required at Bastrop State Park. Come set up on the shoreline of Lake Mina to catch a variety of bass, catfish, and sunfish. Fishing equipment is available for rent if you need it. Take a look at the fishing tip sheet for additional information within Bastrop State Park.

Hiking

With seven miles of trails winding throughout the park, come explore the growing forest, look for the new growth of loblolly pines, and witness the beauty of Texas nature. All of the trails within the park are relatively flat and easy walking paths.

Swimming

The Bastrop State Park swimming pool is open May to September for a nice summer-time dip. There is a daily pool fee, and prices can vary if you’re stopping by for day use or currently camping in the park.

Wildlife watching

Bastrop State Park is set among the “Lost Pines,” a unique pine-oak forest just east of Austin. Wildfire damaged 96 percent of the park back in 2011, so watching the nature come back to life is an amazing sight to witness. Some of the wildlife includes the pileated woodpecker (the largest of the woodpeckers), white-tailed deer, rabbits, squirrels, opossums and armadillos. Ask at headquarters for a checklist of the birds of Bastrop State Park. Try and find a Houston Toad while wildlife watching! The seasonally moist, sandy soils of the Lost Pines provide critical habitat for the endangered Houston toad. Loss of habitat in its historic range led to a marked decline in numbers of the toad in recent decades.