Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930\u2019s, Bastrop State Park is one of only seven CCC\u00a0parks in the nation to be awarded the National Historic Landmark status. It is experiencing a literal rebirth after devastating fires in 2011.<\/p>\n
The brutal Texas drought of 2011 resulted in many fires across the state, one of which raged through\u00a0Bastrop State Park. The extensive damage caused by this fire provides the visitor a rare experience of a forest renewing itself after devastation.<\/p>\n
Large motor coaches and trailers may find the pull through\u00a0sites in the\u00a0Piney Hill Camping area more suitable. This area is located near the\u00a0pool and above most of the tree line, giving you sweeping views of the\u00a0fire damaged\u00a0park.<\/p>\n