Buescher State Park
Things to Do
Activities include non-motorized boating (no ramp/small lake); fishing in a stocked lake; nature study; hiking; geocaching; interpretive tours (call the park or check the calendar of events); and biking. The scenic, 12-mile paved road between Buescher and Bastrop state parks, which is winding and hilly, is ideal for biking but should be used only by experienced cyclists. Approximately six miles between the parks is private land; trespassing on private land and camping between parks is not permitted. The park also includes about eight miles of mountain bike/trail riding through pine trees and cedar elms. Swimming is not currently allowed in the park; Bastrop State Park has a swimming pool open seasonally. Canoe and tandem-kayak rentals are available.
Note: To protect the trail system, after rain events the trail may be closed to bike traffic; foot traffic will still be allowed. For current trail information, call the park headquarters during business hours.
In addition to campsites, the park also has screened shelters, air-conditioned cabins, and group facilities.
Friends of the Lost Pines State Parks - The Friends of the Lost Pines State Parks was organized to assist in the promotion, interpretation and operation of Bastrop and Buescher state parks. As a fundraising and service group, the goal of the friends is to help in the overall operation of the park through sponsoring events, helping fund projects and raising the awareness of Bastrop and Buescher state parks as an asset to the community and surrounding areas. For more information, go to the Friends of Lost Pines State Parks website.
Scenic Drives (Field Trips on Wheels) - Get in the car and go for a leisurely drive along Park Road 1C between Buescher and Bastrop state parks. This scenic 12-mile route will take you through the beautiful Lost Pines of East Central Texas. Turn down the radio and enjoy the serenity of the forest along this quiet drive. Call the park for more information.
Ranger Programs
The park offers a variety of educational opportunities; check the calendar for upcoming events or contact the park for special tours.
Get more information on the Civilian Conservation Corps, which helped develop this park and numerous others over 70 years ago, by visiting our CCC page that includes the interactive online exhibits and education resource, “The Look of Nature: Designing Texas State Parks During the Great Depression” and “A New Deal for Texas Parks.”
- Interpretive Guide to Bastrop and Buescher State Parks
- Ask about the Junior Ranger Explorer Packs available for free checkout at the park!
Area Attractions
Nearby attractions include Bastrop State Park, Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, Lockhart State Park, Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway and McKinney Falls State Park, as well as Lake Bastrop and the cities of Bastrop, Smithville and Austin. You may also want to refer to nearby Lower Colorado River Authority parks.
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