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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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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.
Best tent sites: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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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1087 ratings · 540 reviews
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Abby B.recommends
January 26, 2025
Riverfront 3
Angela was super nice, accommodating and helpful. The showers were outdoors with hot water. The bathroom/shower area is a short walk up a hill from our campsite (3). The river was super clear and beautiful!
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Alexus U.recommends
January 25, 2025
Riverfront 3
Beautiful river oasis
Beautiful campsite with access to the river. We went camping during the freeze, it was super fun. Really clean restrooms and beautiful nature. The hosts were very responsive and kind as well as organized.
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Karita O.recommends
January 23, 2025
Slot 2
Camping at Slot 2
Even though we were there during a freeze, we enjoyed the stay. The view on the river is very nice and communication with Angela was easy.
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Stephen C.recommends
January 17, 2025
Slot 2
Will stay here again.
We had a great time. Great location and Great communication. We really enjoyed walking along the river and watching the deer come in every evening.
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Jazmin P.recommends
January 5, 2025
Forest 2
Really enjoyed our stay here. The restrooms and the showers were always clean.
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Ricardo S.recommends
December 27, 2024
Riverfront 2
Amazing
Camping here in a tent was amazing—it’s even more beautiful than the photos can show. Highly recommended!
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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