Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor lovers come from all over to enjoy Bastrop County’s natural beauty. Hike on seven miles of trails, fish the lake, swim, kayak, bike or simply relax and watch the wildlife with birding and more. The naturally hilly terrain and forests of loblolly pines provide a scenic backdrop for horseback riding, zip lining and more. Beyond our parks and trails, we have three riverside golf courses that allow you to soak up the sunshine while you master your game.


Austin Equestrian Center

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1495 State Highway 21 W

Cedar Creek, TX 78612

512-993-5320

Austin Equestrian Center (AEC) is the premiere facility for horseback riding, boarding, training, horse shows and clinics in Central Texas. Come check us out!

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Austin Paramotor Flight School

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Berdoll Ln, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

(512) 644-8630

Austin Paramotor Flight School in Bastrop County offers training courses to learn how to fly your very own personal aircraft, the paramotor. Take a look!

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Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center

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245 E Clearview Cemetery Rd, Bastrop, TX

512-718-4088

The Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center staff will teach you holistic horse-keeping as well while working and playing with their horses in a low stress…

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Bastrop Bark Park

Bastrop

104 Grady Tuck Lane, Bastrop, TX

The Bastrop Bark Park, at 104 Grady Tuck Lane behind the police station, is central to Bastrop Texas. The pet and people water fountains, dog…

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Bastrop County Audubon

Bastrop
Elgin
Smithville

Bastrop, TX

512-303-2734

Bird watching is great fun in Bastrop County with 277 species of birds found in the area. A notebook, a field guide, and binoculars – all…

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Bastrop County Nature Park – 2 entrances

Bastrop

375 East Riverside Drive, Bastrop TX 78602

512-332-7201

In the southern part of the Tahitian Village area of Bastrop, Texas, the 24-acre wooded Bastrop County Nature Park resides along the Colorado River with…

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Bastrop County Paddling Trails

Bastrop
Smithville

Bastrop County has two official Texas Paddling Trails along the Colorado River – the Wilbarger and the El Camino Real with shorter and longer variations….

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Bastrop River Club at Pine Forest

Bastrop

636 Riverside Drive, Bastrop, TX 78602

512-321-1181

Bastrop River Club, formerly known as Pine Forest, boasts a beautiful 18-hole golf course that combines breathtaking, panoramic views and exquisite course conditions with excellent…

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Bastrop River Company

Bastrop

1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX 78602

512-321-4661

Experience the Colorado River in style with Bastrop River Company’s kayak, canoe, stand-up paddle boards and tube rentals inside of Fisherman’s Park. Custom river trips…

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Bastrop State Park

Bastrop

100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX 78602

512-321-2101

Bastrop State Park  was established in 1938 and consists of stands of loblolly pines mixed with post oak and junipers. During the Great Depression, young…

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Bastrop/Buescher State Park Trails

Bastrop
Smithville

Park Rd 1-C, Smithville, TX

512-237-2241

The Bastrop/Buescher trail extends 7.7 miles, offering the chance to see abundant wildlife. The trail is rated as difficult and used for hiking (only). Activities include…

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Best Little Cabin in Texas

Smithville

Have you ever heard tall pines whisper? This is the place. Secluded rustic cabin on 300 acres of private pine forest ready for four guests…

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Bird City Bastrop Texas

Bastrop

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Audubon Texas has designated the City of Bastrop, Texas as one of four Bird City Texas certified communities through…

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Birding in Bastrop County

Bastrop
Elgin
Smithville

With our two state parks, McKinney Roughs, Lake Bastrop and the Colorado River, Bastrop County is a birding paradise with 277 different species of birds…

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Bob Bryant Park

Bastrop

600 Charles Blvd., Bastrop, TX

Bob Bryant Park is located behind the Riverside Grove neighborhood. Enjoy the beautiful walking trails or take your kids to the play area, which includes…

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Buescher State Park

Smithville

100 Park Rd 1-C, Smithville, TX 78957

512-237-2241

Buescher State Park features a 7.7-mile (12.4 km) round trip hiking trail through the park’s undeveloped area. There is also a small lake open for canoeing and fishing….

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Capital of Texas Zoo

Cedar Creek
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376A Jenkins Road, Cedar Creek, TX

512-303-6675

The Capital of Texas Zoo is home to over 500 rare and beautiful wild animals. Our zoo also features a petting area where you may…

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Cedar Creek Park

Cedar Creek

5540 FM 535, Cedar Creek 78612

512-332-7201

Cedar Creek Park is Bastrop County’s first county park, sitting on 46 acres of Texas countryside, located near the intersection of FM 535 and Hwy…

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Circuit of the Americas

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9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvc, Austin, TX

512-301-6600

Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX is home to Formula 1, MotoGP, X Games, Austin360 Amphitheater, RedFest, and more. Circuit of the Americas often…

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Colorado River in Bastrop County

Bastrop
Smithville

The Colorado River is 862 miles long; the longest river with beginning and end both in Texas. A portion of the Lower Colorado River meanders…

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