Last updated: January 12, 2023
Place
Bastrop State Park
Photo/NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, Texas
Significance:
Bastrop State Park offers solitude, family fun, and a glimpse of the history of El Camino Real de los Tejas.
Designation:
Certified site
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Amenities
2 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Trailhead
A map of Passport and Places to Go locations for National Historic Trails.
Bastrop State Park sits just east of Austin along State Highway 21, which follows one of the major routes of El Camino Real de los Tejas. In addition to viewing trail ruts, visitors can camp, swim, picnic, canoe, hike, birdwatch, and attend interpretive programs.
Site Information
Location (100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, Texas)
The park offers towering pines, historic cabins, and quiet spaces--less than an hour from the state capital.