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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%

1057 ratings · 520 reviews

Linda R.recommends

November 20, 2024

Riverfront 2

We really enjoyed ourselves this weekend!!! The only things I would mention were the loud dogs barking in the neighborhood across the river I guess? And a donkey. A loud upset and loathing donkey. Oh I also got woken up but geese that were very loud too LOL. I just recommended some really good ear plugs or something lol. You win some you lose some. Haha. We loved that it was closed off so we felt safe letting our kiddo venture the beautiful nature we were surrounded in! Super great area and the fellow campers were nice too!

Joseph C.recommends

November 18, 2024

Riverfront 4

Nice location and very relaxing. We had a great time and will come back soon

Donald B.recommends

November 16, 2024

Riverfront 4

Wonderful place, it does get loud at night from all the animals

Stephen W.recommends

November 16, 2024

Forest 2

Great camp site! The description and pictures were very accurate. We enjoyed our stay.

Jordan P.recommends

November 11, 2024

Riverfront 3

Beautiful little site. Great showers/toilets. Large sites meant noise was minimal.

Julissa C.recommends

November 11, 2024

Forest 1

Camping with friends and dogs

Beautiful property! The bathrooms and showers were clean and very appreciated by my group. I felt very safe, comfortable, and would definitely stay here again!

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