Located along the banks of the Colorado River, Bastrop is perfectly positioned between Austin, San Antonio and Houston and is 22 miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and 30 miles from Austin.
Take a leisurely stroll downtown and enjoy a number of Bastrop's boutiques, art galleries and other shops before pausing for some down home comfort food and Texas hospitality.
Bastrop offers an abundance of outdoor adventures thanks to its perfect location on the banks of the Colorado River. Bastrop is home to the famous loblolly pine trees, referred to the “Lost Pines.” These trees are unique to the Texas Lost Pines Forest and are thought to have originated during the Ice Age. Explore this piece of natural history in the 6000 acre Bastrop State Park where you can make a whole camping trip come to life with canoeing, swimming, golfing, wildlife viewing, and hiking.