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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 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.

Activities

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Climbing

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

96%

1050 ratings · 514 reviews

Chris S.recommends

November 10, 2024

Riverfront 2

Camping on the river.

We camped close to the water and it was great. Clean bathrooms nearby. We got a lot of rain and then the river wasn’t clear anymore but before that it was stunningly clear. Also, with the limited number of sites, there was not overcrowded feelings.

Benji B.recommends

November 5, 2024

Forest 1

Awesome spot! Facilities were nice, river access was very easy. Thanks!

Kelsie M.recommends

November 3, 2024

Riverfront 2

We enjoyed our stay. Nice spot and facilities to use!

Mitchell P.recommends

October 31, 2024

Slot 1

Beautiful property! The river was fantastic! My wife and I and our two dogs had a great time.

Jin K.recommends

October 29, 2024

Riverfront 4

Campsite 4 had enough shade to keep two families nice and cool. Positioned midway between lake and bathroom. There's a Dollar General about seven minutes away for convenience. We had a great time and will be back.

Diana Z.recommends

October 29, 2024

Riverfront 1

Beautiful property! Already planning another trip here. Thank you for such a great 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