State Park · Texas, United States
Buescher State Park
Buescher State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 1,017 acres (411 ha), established in 1940.

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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Bastrop, Texas, United States |
| Area | 1,017 acres (411 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Coordinates | 30.0387° N, 97.1583° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Buescher State Park
Buescher State Park is a state park located just north of Smithville in Bastrop County, Texas, United States. The park consists of 1,016.7 acres (411 ha) of public land donated to the state by Mr. Emil and Mrs. Elizabeth Buescher, as well as the City of Smithville. The park opened in 1940 and is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Smithville, Texas |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just north of Smithville |
Like Buescher State Park? Visit Buescher State Park’s official park page for hours and current conditions before you travel.
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) · Austin, United States · 32.0 miles away
- San Antonio International Airport (SAT) · San Antonio, United States · 86.0 miles away
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) · Houston, United States · 108.8 miles away
Parks nearby

Bastrop State Park

Lockhart State Park

McKinney Falls State Park
Lake Somerville State Park and Trailway - includes Birch Creek Unit and Nails Creek Unit

Palmetto State Park
Stephen F. Austin State Park
More parks in Texas
Frequently asked questions
Where is Buescher State Park?
Buescher State Park is in Texas, United States (30.0387° N, 97.1583° W).
When was Buescher State Park established?
Buescher State Park was established in 1940, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Buescher State Park?
Buescher State Park covers 1,017 acres (411 ha).
How do I get to Buescher State Park?
The nearest town is Smithville, Texas. just north of Smithville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buescher_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/buescher — Official park page.





