Bastrop State Park, 2/1/14 - 2/2/14

6. This was another weekend where we just needed one night away.  Once we got to our site, #55, we set up and took the dogs on a long hike through where the pines used to be (gone due to the 2011 wildfires).  The area where our site was, Copperas Cove, was the only camping area that still had trees.  Piney Hill was pretty barren.  Bastrop SP has lovely-looking cabins though, especially #1-5 (we only saw the outside, not inside), 12 and 14, most of which were built by the CCC in the 1930's.  There are still trees by the cabins too.  There is a swimming pool, also built by the CCC.  The historic golf course is no longer in operation, currently awaiting new operators.  In May 2015, floods damaged the dam to the main lake and caused it to drain, so fishing may not be possible right now.
Bastrop is a lovely town, with a beautiful courthouse.  There are numerous shops, cafes, parks, and access to the Colorado River as well.

Saplings planted after the wildfires of 2011. 

Our Scampsite #55.