The vegetation along the Colorado River supports a diversity of wildlife. To turn the outing into a full day excursion, pack a picnic in a waterproof bag and stop at designated city and county parks along the banks of the river to eat and appreciate the scenery. Kayak trips along this slow-moving, six-mile portion of the river trail generally take between two to three hours to complete. Beginner paddlers gravitate toward El Camino Real Paddling Trail. If you prefer to be on the water, Bastrop County has two official Texas Paddling Trails along the Colorado River. You can also check out the unique lodging options.īastrop County has two official Texas Paddling Trails along the Colorado River © Courtesy of Explore Bastrop County The Colorado River, Lake Bastrop and its two parks Texas Tidbit: When it comes time to find a place to lay your head, Bastrop has charming historical bed-and-breakfasts for fans of Victorian architecture – including the Pecan Street Inn Bed and Breakfast, and Katy House Bed and Breakfast. Buescher also reserves historic cabins and campgrounds, and you can see the stones hand-hewn by the CCC that support bridges and buildings. The tree-lined road is a great way to soak up the beauty of the Hill Country while getting in a dose of exercise. Campers can pitch a tent in one of 78 single-family campsites, or if you prefer a mattress to a sleeping pad, the park also rents historic cabins built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, also known as the CCC.Ĭyclists rave about the scenic 12-mile winding road between Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park, a sister park near Smithville also built by the CCC in the 1930s. The county’s namesake, Bastrop State Park has 7,400 acres of biking, swimming, hiking, birding, fishing and geocaching – more than enough activities to keep your nature-loving family entertained for days. Bastrop County is home to two incredible pine tree-filled state parks © Courtesy of Explore Bastrop County Bastrop and Buescher State Parksīastrop County is home to two incredible pine tree-filled state parks.
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