Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park is a protected area spanning 2,054 acres with pine stands, post oak, and juniper trees in the Lost Pines forest region of Texas. The grounds feature camping areas, cabins, swimming pools, hiking trails, and fishing locations with year-round recreational activities.

The area was developed in the 1930s through a conservation program under President Roosevelt with the Civilian Conservation Corps. Architect Arthur Fehr directed the planning and established the park's distinctive architectural approach.

The park buildings reflect National Park Service rustic and American Craftsman design through local materials and traditional building techniques. Visitors notice handcrafted details in stonework, timber framing, and naturally integrated stone stairs throughout the grounds.

The park remains open year-round with various accommodation options from tent camping to comfortable cabins. Visitors should know that trails and facilities experience varying capacity throughout the season, with the most comfortable conditions in cooler months.

The area serves as critical habitat for over 200 bird species and the rare Houston toad. Notably, the park has recovered from a 2011 fire that destroyed 96 percent of its area, demonstrating the ecosystem's resilience and renewal capacity.

Location: Texas

Location: Bastrop County

Inception: 1938

Architects: National Park Service, Arthur Fehr

Architectural style: National Park Service rustic, American Craftsman

Address: East of Bastrop, bet. TX 21 & 71

Website: http://tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/bastrop

GPS coordinates: 30.11255,-97.26935

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42