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Sparrow Bend River Retreat

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546 reviews
 · 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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96% Recommend1097 ratings · 546 reviews
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Lee R.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
Tent ·
Riverfront 4
Great campsite on the river! Easy to find our spot, clean bathrooms, and responsive hosts. Highly recommend!
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Kyle N.
0 reviews
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· March 2025
Forest 1
beautiful campgrounds and clean restrooms. definitely coming back!
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Izak C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
10/10 recommended
Tent · With pets ·
Riverfront 3
Wonderful place to unwind and take a deep breath. Would def recommend family and friends to this cute little Retreat!
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Bennie R.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
RiverFront 4 for the win
Tent · With kids ·
Riverfront 4
I recently stayed at Riverfront 4 at Sparrow Bend River Retreat, and it was a truly delightful experience. The views were stunning, the surroundings peaceful, and our host went above and beyond by answering all our questions. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!
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Afton P.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Great!
Tent ·
Riverfront 4
It was awesome! Beautiful scenery, water and super easy atmosphere. We went to Eagles Nest for a beer and it met some of the nice locals. Overall awesome and if you are planning on fishing I saw a lot of decent bass on the right side of the river.
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Veronica S.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· February 2025
Riverfront 3 for my birthday!
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Riverfront 3
This spot was pretty perfect for our night camping. Came out here to celebrate my birthday. We brought my Coleman camping grill, cooked us some burgers and fries. Little bit of a walk to the restrooms. Restrooms had an outdoor sink that was perfect for washing our mess after the burgers. We had a close walk to the river. My husband enjoyed some fishing and caught a few fish in the evening and in the morning near the big rocks.
Location
Pipe Creek, Bandera, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Coahuiltecan, Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Tonkawa First Nations according to
Native Land Digital.
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 5 hours
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