Cedar Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bastrop County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cedar Creek had a population of 3,154. It is located about 11 miles (18 km) west of the city of Bastrop. The community takes its name from Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River that is close to the area. Cedar Creek is home to McKinney Roughs Nature Park, which features natural landscapes and an archaeological site.