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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

Best tent sites: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best in Texas: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

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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883 ratings · 389 reviews

Asa A.recommends

April 21, 2024

Forest 1

Great spot located on the medina river. Tons of good amenities like clean bathrooms, kayak rentals, and much more. Helpful and responsive staff. I would recommend to friends for tent camping.

Janine D.recommends

April 20, 2024

Slot 1

We honestly thought google had to be wrong directing us to this shaded, low maintenance trail but we continued then came upon a sign and a gate that confirmed our location. Very soon after coming through the gate you will realize you chose the right place. Our camper easily backed into our spot and once set up we hurried to go to the river's edge. Beautiful, secluded, secure, quiet and peaceful location. We absolutely recommend this place for those coming to see the area or those wanting a quiet get away

Saskia M.recommends

April 18, 2024

Riverfront 3

We loved camping on Angela's land. The views were beautiful and it was so peaceful. The directions were clear.

Alexia B.recommends

April 16, 2024

Riverfront 2

Great camping spot for family

Such a beautiful place. I feel the brush needed to be cut down more but that’s literally the only thing that would make this camping spot better. We truly enjoyed ourselves.

Sue R.recommends

April 15, 2024

Riverfront 4

Good stop

Had site 4 and we were car camping. It worked out perfectly. Others at site 2 both RV sites were filled. Cabin was rented and large double wide was also rented and I still felt like we had plenty of privacy. Bathrooms were nice and the river beautiful. I went up to shower and there was no water called host and he answered immediately to let know of a water line break he had sent a message but I missed ir. But in less than an hour everything was working

Heather R.recommends

April 14, 2024

Riverfront 1

Everything was perfect! We loved the property and enjoyed our stay!

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

Hosted by Angela P.Joined in November 2021

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour

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