Waterside camping near Helotes
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94% (2771 reviews)
- Helotes
94% (2771 reviews)
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Jason
2 weeks ago
Tent
Absolutely amazing! I've been coming to the area (mainly Frio River) my entire life and this place might be my favorite place I've been! We stayed in campsite #3 and it was perfect. Plenty of room between other campsites. Very clean and had a fire pit area with a picnic table. Deer came to eat every morning and evening. We saw turkey as well. Went fishing and caught bass, catfish, gar, soft shell turtle and about a million perch! Water was low, but still had the perfect amount for swimming and cooling off. Indoor bathrooms with AC is a major bonus! The cabins on the property looked great from the outside. Truly worth every penny, we'll be coming back! Easy access into the gated property, which made us feel safe knowing our stuff was safe when we left to go to town. Can't say enough good things!
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Matthew
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Camping spot was great! Tried to get a river spot first, but they were all booked up. Glad we ended up a Forest 1 because of the shade and close to bathrooms. Only about a 3 minute walk to the river. River was super fun. Also, short drive to Bandera which was a really cute town. Plan on returning in the future!
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Kimberly
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
I stayed at forest 2 very clean, quiet and I loved the little bathrooms.
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Amelia
2 weeks ago
18 ft pop-up camper
With kids
Great campsite. Very clean and there was water in the river.
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Paige
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Sparrow Bend Retreat was the perfect camping getaway. Our spot was the closest to the river and we loved the short walk on a hot day. Bathrooms weren’t too far either. Definitely bring your own shade for this site as there is none. The owners are extremely nice and responsive.
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Sally
2 weeks ago
15 ft pop-up camper
With pets
This spot is absolutely lovely! I’ve booked it multiple times because I enjoy the shade it provides.
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Chloe
2 weeks ago
Tent
We had a great time on Angela's property! It was so beautiful and well maintained and our campsite was so spacious and nestled away from the other campsites. We loved being able to walk down to the river and swim with our puppy.
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Hisham
3 weeks ago
Tent
Site 4 was honestly just as expected. Bit elevated view, shades, conveniently located between the river and the amenities/bathrooms.
The experience at the camp was great. We went on about a 3-4 mile hike in morning. We later discovered we could take the sub wheeling down same path but went much further. It’s also great for quads. Very scenic to see the texas fauna. Bit tragic to see how the river dried up over what i expect was last decade or so but also a steady reminder of climate and change.
We actually swam in an accessible part of river and it was quite refreshing i took tons of pics of the fauna, sunset, and trails. Would come back again but next time with quads.
Site also had amazing showers, clean bathrooms, firewood for purchase, and even charging ports.
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K
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
We thoroughly enjoyed the campsite! Our 3 kids stayed in the river exploring and swimming from sun up to sun down. Beautiful river and scenery.
Bathrooms and shower area was very clean and convenient. We didn’t want to leave. Will definitely be planning another camping trip to this site soon!
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Heather
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Great spot! We were able to test out our new overland trailer and gear in a close by, easy to access space. Being able to park at our campsite was a must have with our setup. The river is great for swimming and paddle boarding.
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Luis
May 2025
35 ft toy hauler
With pets
Our first time camping here and reserved RV slot 2. It had aplenty of space, a firepit and shared picnic table. It was quiet and only one other RV neighbor. The river was within walking distance and we enjoyed our stay. Instructions were clear to find the place and although it was a dirt road and a couple of puddle holes, it wasn't bad to drive on. In slot 2 we did however find the tree above the site to be too low and dragged across our roof and shoyld be cut but no damage was done. The reservation stated it was a pull through but really was not. Regardless, we enjoyed our stay.
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sidhartha
May 2025
Tent
A perfect getaway, short drive from Austin, getting away from the city to a calm and pleasant camping experience with excellent amenities.
What elevated the experience is the rain it was joyful.
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Caitlin
May 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is definitely one of the best camping spots we have been to! Access to the river was very easy, even from up the hill, and the water was absolutely perfect. The restrooms were nice and clean. We stayed in Spot 2 with our travel trailer and we were grateful that no one booked Spot 1 next to us so we had a good amount of space and privacy. There were plenty of other people there but everyone was respectful and we were pretty spread out so the noise was minimal.
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Sabrina
April 2025
Tent
Been to so many camp sites and Sparrow Bend is by far the best!! Clean amenities, spacious campsites, and the most gorgeous view. Sparrow Bend sets a high standard. It's hard to camp anywhere else without wanting to compare. It's doesn't get better, especially at such a reasonable price. Will be coming back over and over and over <3
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Baylie
April 2025
Tent
Group trip
My group & I loved camping here. It was beautiful, hosts were quick to respond/helpful when needed, amenities were better than expected! Outdoor showers/sink/bathrooms were nice. The space was also bigger than we expected. Only thing I'd recommend is to bring some ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. The dogs in the neighborhood would bark occasionally in the night/early AM and any sounds echo from the river canyon. It wasn't a deal-breaker but ear plugs made all the difference in sleep quality. Also, even though the river was low, the water was refreshing/clean & we were able to swim plenty (perfect for floats/paddleboards). Overall, a wonderful experience & we look forward to coming back!
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Baylie
April 2025
Tent
Group trip
My group & I loved camping here. It was beautiful, hosts were quick to respond/helpful when needed, amenities were better than expected! Outdoor showers/sink/bathrooms were nice. The space was also bigger than we expected. Only thing I'd recommend is to bring some ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. The dogs in the neighborhood would bark occasionally in the night/early AM and any sounds echo from the river canyon. It wasn't a deal-breaker but ear plugs made all the difference in sleep quality. Also, even though the river was low, the water was refreshing/clean & we were able to swim plenty (perfect for floats/paddleboards). Overall, a wonderful experience & we look forward to coming back!
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Baylie
April 2025
Tent
Group trip
My group & I loved camping here. It was beautiful, hosts were quick to respond/helpful when needed, amenities were better than expected! Outdoor showers/sink/bathrooms were nice. The space was also bigger than we expected. Only thing I'd recommend is to bring some ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. The dogs in the neighborhood would bark occasionally in the night/early AM and any sounds echo from the river canyon. It wasn't a deal-breaker but ear plugs made all the difference in sleep quality. Also, even though the river was low, the water was refreshing/clean & we were able to swim plenty (perfect for floats/paddleboards). Overall, a wonderful experience & we look forward to coming back!
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Baylie
April 2025
Tent
Group trip
My group & I loved camping here. It was beautiful, hosts were quick to respond/helpful when needed, amenities were better than expected! Outdoor showers/sink/bathrooms were nice. The space was also bigger than we expected. Only thing I'd recommend is to bring some ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. The dogs in the neighborhood would bark occasionally in the night/early AM and any sounds echo from the river canyon. It wasn't a deal-breaker but ear plugs made all the difference in sleep quality. Also, even though the river was low, the water was refreshing/clean & we were able to swim plenty (perfect for floats/paddleboards). Overall, a wonderful experience & we look forward to coming back!
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Rachel
April 2025
Tent
Group trip
Lots of fun! Clean bathrooms & showers. Lots of room at the site & was an easy walk to the water. Overall we had a great time.
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Tirso
April 2025
Tent
With kids
We camped at Sparrow Bend River Retreat during a few stormy days, but honestly, it made the trip even more memorable. The wind and rain brought out a wild beauty in the landscape, and the facilities held up great. We’re already planning our return!
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Waterside camping near Helotes guide
Overview
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