Bastrop, Texas is located 30 miles east of Austin. Bastrop offers that country living outside the big city. The community is continuously growing and offers many shopping amenities. The Colorado River runs through both the City and the County of Bastrop. Lake Bastrop State Park (900 acres) includes a 750-acre lake. It makes a good day trip or camping trip. If boating or fishing is a hobby that you love then the many pine trees make for a beautiful experience.