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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 Caravan 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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1076 Ratings · 532 reviews
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Ivan H.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· December 2024
Ivan and Teresa Haywood
The cabin was fantastic, my wife and I didn’t want for anything, it’s in close proximity to stores and restaurants.
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Christopher H.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· December 2024
Tent · With pets ·
We stayed at site #1. The stars were amazing and the views during the day were beautiful. Perfect little getaway. You'll here a few animal noises at night but it is very quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be back! Next time when it's a little warmer so we can enjoy a dip in the river.
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Annie D.
9 reviews
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· December 2024
40 ft travel trailer ·
very nice place near the cowboy capital of the world, Bandera!
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Cole D.
2 reviews
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· December 2024
Tent · With kids ·
The space was clean and well kept. The location was beautiful with plenty of room or us to spread out a little bit. Well worth it!
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Jade B.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· December 2024
Really pretty
Tent ·
The land is pretty, and seeing all of the deer on the way up and on the land was amazing. We were there in the fall, so there was a male keeping an eye on us and occasionally making some noise, but he mostly kept away. He came as far as the path just outside the campsite. The river was a bit hard to get to because we couldn’t find a path, but we did make it. On the way back, I had to use my phone so we made it back to the right spot. It was an adventure! Even being low, the river was nice. The only complaint I have is that you are much closer to other houses than I expected, so you could hear the dogs from, at least, 3 different houses. Not a fault of the owner at all. I felt pretty bad for the dogs, though, because they barked all night long which meant they were out all night in really cold weather. You can also see lights from some of the houses and hear the occasional car. I think it would be quieter in the summer when the trees have more leaves. Overall, for our very first camping trip, it went well. I felt very safe because of the lock on the gate, and I think I would come back if we ever decide to camp again.
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Jeffrey P.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· December 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Beautiful area, quiet neighbors, simple, and easy directions
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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Hosted by Angela P.

Joined in November 2021
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