8 acres hosted by Angela P.
3 lodging sites · 2 RV sites · 6 tent sites
Best in Texas: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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96% Recommend1140 ratings · 573 reviews
Sparrow Bend offers a mixed bag of experiences for campers. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful surroundings and the clean amenities, like the restrooms and showers, which are often highlighted in positive reviews. However, some campers have been less impressed, noting issues with noise from nearby dogs and a lack of privacy in certain areas. While the river is a popular draw, its low water levels have led to some disappointment for those hoping for more active water recreation.
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Danielle V.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Riverfront 4
The site was a lot less private than expected. The grounds were fine and the bathrooms were clean. There was a lot of noise from dogs and the highway across the street. The brightness of the lights on the houses on property were bothersome. While pretty, the level of the river is very very low leaving little to do. There is no way you could paddle board or even float in the river. Overall we were not super impressed considering the fees. We left one day early and went camping somewhere else
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Sidhartha V.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Riverfront 3
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 M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Slot 2
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.
Mauricio H.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Riverfront 4
Great place for camping with family and friends. I recommend 100%
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Sabrina F.
9 months on Hipcamp
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 B.
4 reviews
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!
Location
Pipe Creek, Bandera, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Angela P.
Joined in November 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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