Buescher State Park

Texas State Park · Bastrop County

HoursOpen daily. · 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Entrance fee$5 / adult
CountyBastrop
Elevation324 ft
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water
Cabins / lodgeYes

Buescher State Park entrance fee

$5 per adult

Buescher State Park hours

Open daily.

6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Buescher State Park

Shady pine forests and a peaceful 30-acre lake perfect for paddling and fishing. Hike or bike the scenic park road connecting to neighboring Bastrop, keeping an eye out for diverse bird species nesting in the canopy.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • ⛺ Screened Shelters
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water
  • 💧 Water Only
  • ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

  • Campsites with Electricity
  • Campsites with Water
  • Primitive Campsites (Walk-in)

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Group Hall with Kitchen
  • Pavilion

Trails

  • Winding Woodland Trail 1.5 mi · Moderate
  • Pine Gulch Trail 4 mi · Challenging
  • Roosevelt’s Cutoff 0.5 mi · Moderate
  • Barred Owl Path 0.1 mi · Easy
  • CCC Crossover 0.1 mi · Easy
  • Big Tree Retreat 0.03 mi · Easy

As listed on the park’s trail map.

Contact

Phone512-237-2241

Address100 Park Road 1E, Smithville, TX 78957

Upcoming events at Buescher State Park

Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.

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