Relax in a waterfront cabin and lounge on sandy beaches when camping near Bastrop.
There are no RV or tent campsites in Bastrop itself, but multiple camping accommodations await 45 minutes southeast in Poverty Point Reservoir State Park. Enjoy amenities like full hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, flush toilets, showers, and an on-site store. Campers can also rent a private lodge with a loft bedroom, or splurge on a waterfront cabin that features stunning views. Then, use the boat launch to ease a kayak or canoe into the water, cast rods from the fishing pier to reel in catfish, or jump in for a swim when summer’s in full swing. Jimmie Davis State Park promises more camping accommodations, just one hour southwest of Bastrop. Rent a private cabin with a fully-equipped kitchen and multiple beds with linens, or book a tent or RV site with amenities like water and electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. While here, bike the trail around Caney Lake, zip around on water skis, or build sandcastles on the beach.