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Sparrow Bend River Retreat

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· Pipe Creek, Bandera, Texas
8 acres hosted by Angela P.
2 lodging sites · 2 RV sites · 6 tent sites
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Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Best in Texas: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Best tent sites: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Sparrow Bend River Retreat is a beautiful 8 acre multi-site vacation rental property with camping, RV sites and 2 vacation homes. With a private 300yard stretch of the crystal-clear, spring fed MEDINA RIVER your party will spend the day exploring its majestic cliffs and coves, paddling/floating the river (tubes and kayaks for rent), splashing in the shallows, playing yard games on the lawn or sunbathing on a massive bolder. Enjoy a delicious and memorable dinner in Lakehills (15min), Bandera (20min) or Boerne (25min). Or stay in and grill out over the fire, or at the provided grill. Camp sites each have a customized picnic table for you convenience. Spend you evening sharing laughs around the provided firepit as you take in the dazzling canopy of stars. (Firewood available for sale) Our family has always dreamed of hosting a place for families and friends to come enjoy nature however we would have never dreamed of finding a property as unique and beautiful as this. A lake when the water is high, a beautiful river when the waters low. All crowned by a majestic limestone bluff, complete with boulders, coves and endless room for adventures. This land was once a part of a wagon trail along the river and, if you're lucky, you can still find arrowheads along the paths. The property is gated with a high privacy fence along the neighboring borders for security.
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Jenna W.recommends
March 28, 2024
Riverfront 4
We love Sparrow Bend!
This was our second trip here (my boys, me and my sisters) and we brought my parents, brother and sister-in-law, and a friend along this time. Everyone had a wonderful time - some were first time tent campers :) such a relaxing, fun, and beautiful place to enjoy the weather and spring flowers, kick your feet up by the fireplace or wander down to the river for a cool down. Other campers were respectful and kind, and the property is set up with nice bathrooms and outdoor showers that give you some of the comforts of home. Angela is great at responding quickly, keeps up with giving helpful details and directions to the property, and a kind host! We will for sure be back again!
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Rebekah R.recommends
March 28, 2024
Slot 2
I ended up not being able to camp at Sparrow Bend for unexpected personal reasons, but the booking process was a breeze & information provided was detailed and clear. I will absolutely Consider Sparrow Bend for my next camping trip.
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Drake B.recommends
March 26, 2024
Forest 1
Camping at Sparrowbend
The Forest 1 camping spot was a beautiful and a little hidden gem. We all enjoyed it tremendously due to several factors: it was fairly shaded, had a fire pit and a picnic table, was close to the restrooms, and was also close to parking. It is a 2-3 minute walk to get to the creek and enjoy the sun and the water. Angela, the host, was very responsive to any of the inquiries we had. We definitely would like to come back in the near future! Thank you for having us.
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Sydney H.recommends
March 19, 2024
Riverfront 2
Me and my boyfriend stayed at a riverfront site and enjoyed our night! It was peaceful and very nice to get a hot shower. Also super easy to find with the signs even in the dark!
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Blake L.recommends
March 19, 2024
Forest 2
Great spot to tent camp
Loved our quiet spot at forest 2. Angela is very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend.
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April F.recommends
March 19, 2024
Riverfront 2
I loved tent camping here! Great water and area. Set up hammocks in the trees.
Location
Pipe Creek, Bandera, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Tonkawa First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Angela P.Joined in November 2021
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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