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…

Colorado River Refuge

Bastrop

512-308-1911

The 65-acre Colorado River Refuge offers a true nature experience just minutes from downtown Bastrop, Texas, in the Tahitian Village Subdivision. With over 2 miles…

ColoVista Golf Club

Other Communities

512-629-4585

Located in the Lost Pines area of Bastrop 30 minutes east of Austin, ColoVista Golf Club is a dramatic, immaculate course that’s consistently rated one…

COTA Karting and Kiddie Karting

Cedar Creek

512-655-6301

COTA Karting is the country’s premier karting destination for all skill levels. Kick fun into overdrive by challenging fellow competitors to a white-knuckle race next…

Cottage in the Lost Pines Shire

Other Communities

Paige

713-614-5496

For a relaxing time in this charming 3 bedroom cabin with a cottage feel, just come out to the woods off Hwy 21 just 40…

Cotton Bowl Speedway

Other Communities

Paige

512-731-0742

Cotton Bowl Speedway is a 3/8 mile dirt race track located in Paige. In addition to stock car racing, the track hosts events like monster…

Dinosaur Park

Other Communities

512-321-6262

The Dinosaur Park features a unique outdoor museum setting with realistic life-size dinosaur replicas and also offers fossil-digs, a playground, a picnic area and a…

Doggie Bark Park

512-237-3282 ext. 7

While the city of Smithville has a leash law even in their public parks, our Doggie Bark Park provides an area for dogs to have…

Earth Native Wilderness School

Cedar Creek

Other Communities

512-299-8870

Earth Native Wilderness School is an outdoor school for all! No matter your age, or skill level in the woods, they have classes from one…

Elgin Memorial Park

Elgin

512-285-6434

Elgin Memorial park is located at 1127 North Main Street (Highway 95 North and Main Street/Loop 109). The park is approximately 26 acres with hundreds…

Elgin Recreation Center

Elgin

512-285-6434

This facility is an outstanding accomplishment for the community of Elgin, Texas. Considering the population and demographic. this facility is years ahead of its time…

Evolution Park Inflatable Park

Bastrop

(512) 629-1852

A great-family friendly experience, Evolution Park is an inflatable water park in the summer. During the Fall and Winter all inflatables are dry. Come and…

Family-friendly recreation on five acres in the pines

Bastrop

Enjoy relaxing at this country retreat on five acres in the pine with an eye to family recreation, both indoors and out. With every comfort…

Fisherman’s Park

Bastrop

512-332-8920

Fisherman’s Park sits on the bank of the Colorado River, making it the perfect spot for a morning jog, a playdate with the kids, or…

Fisherman’s Park Splash Pad

Bastrop

512-321-1313

The Splash Pad is an open-air area with several water features, including buckets that dump out water when they fill up, a ring that sprays…

Hill Country Fly Fishers

Smithville

(512)589-3484

Welcome to Hill Country Fly Fishing! Gamefish found in the area include small mouth and large mouth bass. Gar, catfish, carp, freshwater drum and many…

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

Cedar Creek

Other Communities

512-308-1234

The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa is a luxurious wilderness escape located between Austin and Bastrop, Texas. The property covers 405 scenic acres…

Kayak Rentals in Smithville

Smithville

(512) 237-3282 Ext 7

Smithville Parks & Recreation Department rents kayaks for use on the Colorado River and at Buescher State Park. Please contact the department during for full…

Lake Bastrop North Shore Airstreams

Bastrop

512-498-1922

Try a bit of “glamping” in one of our five Airstream campers near the lake north of Bastrop, Texas.  Each sleeps up to four people…

Lake Bastrop Trails

Bastrop

This scenic trek from one end of Lake Bastrop to the other goes just over four miles, through oak and mesquite-covered hills into pine woods,…