Buescher State Park

Category: Park

Address: 100 Park Rd 1C, Smithville, TX 78957, USA

Phone: +15122372241

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

Amber Turrentine

May 27, 2022

Friendly staff. Located about an hour and a half from major cities. Clean, paved campsites and a safe area to camp in. the trails there a beautiful. However, beware of giant spiders in the bathhouse.

Robert Orr (Kingwood Pressure Washing)

Apr 15, 2022

Went for a nice hike here at Buescher State Park with my wife and kiddo. Great experience from the beginning, starting with the very friendly staff at the headquarters. We paid for some goodies, and hiked for a few hours. Plenty of trails to choose, ranging from easy to more challenging trails. Although we did not stop at the playground, there were plenty of kids enjoying it. A hop, skip, and a jump away is Bastrop State Park, which has plenty of sites for longer R.V.s since this park only had smaller sites.

Sasha Lamb

Nov 8, 2021

Super well maintained park. Bathrooms were cleaned spotless every morning over a cold weekend - made a huge difference. Water at the site was well maintained and rangers were available and definitely working hard to make sure everything was running smoothly! Playground for the kids made up for the fact that the lake was closed for renovation. Loved the Spanish moss on the trees.

Muhammad Yasin

Mar 24, 2021

Stopped here on a whim and was kinda gobsmacked. Only $5 entrance fee even for night camping. We did not camp but the superb facilities did tempt us to. There is enough shade around each camping site, the restrooms and showers were super clean. From as low as $25-45, even sheltered campsites with electricity, water, fans etc. may be reserved. We walked on one basic trail only but the park has biking/walking trails for different hardness levels. We could not stop until sunset from 'Scenic Spot' 4-6 offer stunning view of neighboring farmlands, which must be more scenic at sunset. There were also a handful of bluebonnets in front of the main office.

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Questions & Answers

Do they allow small travel trailers in Oak Haven camping area? Have 24 footer.

Sherry Berger | Jun 23, 2019
Jeff Trask | Jun 24, 2019

I believe so. They have hook-ups for trailers.

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Do you need license to fish

Donald Daniel | Jul 27, 2021
Marco Cantu | Jul 28, 2021

No, no need for a license in Texas state parks but there are restrictions on size and number of fish.

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Can I put a boat on the lake

Denny Karsjen | Jun 22, 2020
Melanie Enloe | Jun 23, 2020

Paddle or electric only. Not a regular boat with gasoline motor. No boat ramp to launch from either...

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What about dogs

sky coultin | Jun 22, 2020
Mary Gay | Jun 23, 2020

Yes, always on a leash. Not allowed in most buildings or cabins.

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Is there swimming here

Harley New | Jun 22, 2020
Bekki Kirby | Jun 23, 2020

No, there is no swimming at Buescher SP. They do allow fishing and kayaking, though

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Do they sell bait/worms at the park?

Indeed_mario | Jun 22, 2020
Sandy Lieber | Jun 23, 2020

Yes! They sell worms inside headquarters . Kept in a small refrigerator.

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Is the lake closed to fishing? If so, are there other public fishing spots nearby?

Jeff Dublin | Apr 23, 2022
Fireman 8337 | Apr 24, 2022

It's open

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Do they typically have firewood for sale at the office or campground host? Or should I bring some with me?

Philip Pool | Jan 23, 2022
Rodney Skyles | Jan 24, 2022

They gave some behind office for $5 donation / 3 pieces. I would bring at least as starter log. We had trouble starting a few weeks ago. Waterlogged.

How much is it to rent a cabin and are there various sizes of cabins with various prices?

Donald Daniel | Jul 27, 2021
Margaret Campbell | Jul 28, 2021

Approx $80 p/ night with park pass. Only 3 cabins, but #2 is currently out of service. All 3 are same size.

Can you take operate rc boats or drones on the lake?

Robert Taylor | Jul 27, 2021
jerry | Jul 28, 2021

I don't see why not on the rc boat. Here is Texas laws as to drones. Drones are not allowed in Texas State Parks without a permit except for in two parks with specified zones for flying remote-controlled aircraft (including drones): Lake Whitney and San Angelo. You can request a filming permit for your craft at any park by contacting that park. Allow several weeks for the park to review your request.

Can I move my reservation to other days due to the heatwave?

Richard Ramirez | Jun 22, 2021
Lyn | Jun 23, 2021

You can do that online...tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/

How is fishing going so far?

david samaripa | Jun 22, 2020
Butler Family | Jun 23, 2020

Its horrible as of last week. Not a single bite

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How deep is the lake?

Gail Ritchie | Jun 22, 2020
Sandy Lieber | Jun 23, 2020

Best person to know is park ranger. The lake level can fluctuate between 4 to 8 feet . Some trophy fish has been caught there. It is restocked with rainbow trout each winter as water temperature gets colder.

Is there kayak to rent?

Jordan Elizabeth | Jun 23, 2019
Shane Brown | Jun 24, 2019

Yes.

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What is the weather year around?

Paul Picou | Jun 23, 2019
Rachel | Jun 24, 2019

Very hot humid summer, typically no rain. Mild beautiful spring and fall weather with the expected rainfall. Winters can be freezing one hour n warm the next, it's Texas after all! Best time to fish is mid spring. Camping is good year around.

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Do they have an open field that something like frisbee can be played on?

Austin Rumpel | Jun 23, 2019
Dania Quiroga | Jun 24, 2019

They sure do!!

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If the online and phone reservations is unavailable. Are spots still available if you show up?

Cynthia Johnson | Jun 23, 2019
Tweety Byrd | Jun 24, 2019

It maybe. If you go there when the office opens they will help you keep the slot you have chosen unless it was reserved and the have shown up.

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So...can i camp out there???

Enedina Jimenez | Jun 23, 2019
Enedina Jimenez | Jun 24, 2019

Th@nk you all....

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Is the office close

Adrian Juarez | Jun 23, 2019
Cheyenne Suz | Jun 24, 2019

After hours sign in is available too.

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When do you stock the pond with Trout for Fishing

Wendy Boyd | Jun 22, 2020
Sandy Lieber | Jun 23, 2020

They restock the lake with trout in winter. December. Usually most fished out in a few weeks.

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I would like to stay here for two nights. Friday night is available but Saturday is booked. If I stay on Friday what is the chance I can get a campsite for Saturday by picking up on a “no show”?

Leslee Matthews | Jun 23, 2019
Cheyenne Suz | Jun 24, 2019

Call the park ranger directly and they can tell you how often no show sites become available. Also, some sites are not part of on line booking and must be reserved via phone call to the park.

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About how much does it cost to get a cabin there

Joseph Garcia | Jun 23, 2019
Rafael Zamora | Jun 24, 2019

The cost is $75 nightly, plus entrance fees. this park only has 3 cabins

How difficult is the trail connecting the Winding Woodlands Trail to the Pine Gulch Trail before taking the Barred Owl path?

S T | Jun 23, 2019
Jeff Trask | Jun 24, 2019

Beginner to intermediate difficulty.

Why isn't there swimming in the lake?

Crystal Dove | Jun 23, 2019
Chelsea Levin | Jun 24, 2019

Not sure why it's not, but the website states there's no swimming allowed. They do have a pool though.

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How much for cabins? How much for day pass?

Susanna Frost | Jun 23, 2019
Peggy Sue | Jun 24, 2019

Get a State Park Pass, which gives you discounted rates on everything and free admission for day use. The pass only costs $60-$70 per year, and pays for ourselves in no time at all.

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How much are the canoe rentals? What is the biggest bass caught recently?

Tucker Simms | Jun 23, 2019
Ruben Castro | Jun 24, 2019

I believe its 10$ / hr. Not sure about the fish maybe ask the Locals or Park Ranger.

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How much is it to enter the park and how much for a spot with water and electric by the fishing area?

Danny Cole | Jun 23, 2018
Eli Mo | Jun 24, 2018

camping site with water and electricity 17$ + entrance fee

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Yes, i just got some

Eli Mo | Jun 23, 2018
Jeff Trask | Jun 24, 2018

Good rains today.

Do I need a fishing license

Adrian Juarez | Jun 23, 2018
ryan rodriguez | Jun 24, 2018

All state parks do not require a fishing license

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I just read that you stock this lake with rainbow trout. Is that true?

Margaret J. Barnes | Jun 23, 2018
Tarren Dugger | Jun 24, 2018

Yes Jan and Feb the tanks are stocked with trout

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Can you hunt in the park?

Charlotte Heyns | Jun 23, 2018
Mary Ruth “Smylee” Grice | Jun 24, 2018

Hell no

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Are you open now

Debbie Como | Jun 23, 2018
Roxana Moreno-galo | Jun 24, 2018

9 or 10 pm from last time we were there

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