Bastrop Area Guide — Things to Do in the Lost Pines
Bastrop State Park lodging alternatives, Colorado River paddling, Lost Pines Forest trails and downtown Bastrop dining — a quiet retreat near Austin, Texas with plenty to explore.
Explore the Area
Just 10 minutes from Bastrop, TX — plenty to see and do nearby
Local Dining
Great restaurants just 10 minutes away in downtown Bastrop — from BBQ to farm-to-table.
- Neighbor's Kitchen & Yard— Farm-to-table
- Maxine's Café— Brunch & comfort food
- Visit Bastrop Dining Guide
Hiking & Trails
Miles of trails through the famous Lost Pines forest and along the Colorado River.
- Bastrop State Park— Lost Pines trails
- McKinney Roughs Nature Park— 18 mi of trails
- All Bastrop Trails
Nature & Wildlife
Explore the unique Lost Pines ecosystem — loblolly pines, the Colorado River, and local wildlife.
- Lake Bastrop— Fishing & kayaking
- Colorado River— Paddling & tubing
- Buescher State Park— Quiet nature retreat
Explore Bastrop
Historic downtown, local shops, farmers markets, and scenic drives through the rolling hills.
- Downtown Bastrop
- Visit Bastrop— Official visitor guide
Find Us
358 Porter Rd, Bastrop, TX 78602