Escape to 8 ac of beautiful private riverfront on the crystal clear Medina River. Swim, tube, kayak (RENT ONSITE) , fish or explore in the river. Water level 1-5ft and flowing! Full camper bathroom! Grill out over a fire and take in a sunset over the majestic limestone bluff. Sleep under a dazzling canopy of stars, and wake to the sounds of deer grazing just a few feet from your site. Direct private river access! Sparrow Bend River Retreat features RV spots, camp sites and 2 house rentals. The space TENT NOT PROVIDED. Sparrow Bend River Retreat is a multi-site vacation rental property with camping, RV sites and 2 homes. Positioned right on the banks of the Medina River, this property offers unbelievable landscapes and endless opportunities to explore both in and out of the water. The cliffs are a blast to explore and the water is crystal clear as its spring fed year round. Water levels fluctuate over the years but the beauty remains. Current levels as of Jan 2022 were around 33% with plenty of flow to float and paddle, though a few areas may require walking. Plenty of wide open flat soft ground to pitch a tent or string a hammock. Just a few yards from the river. Well removed from other campsites. We did our best to leave as much room between sites as possible to provide a superior degree of privacy and seclusion. We have dedicated bathroom and shower facility for your use. Its always nice to have a hot shower after a night of camping. Complete with 2 outdoor showers, 2 air conditioned restrooms, a sink, a phone charging station and an electric grill! We also have wifi across most of the property, though its weaker by the river due to distance from router.. Guest access This listing is for River Camping 2: Our property is surrounded by a metal privacy fence, on the left (not the red iron gate to the right). Once in the property there are signs (lit at night) to guide you to your campsites. You'll see a big patch of river rock straight ahead. That is the parking of the campsites. The river camping sites themselves are down towards the river. You may drive down to unload, just stay on the "rock path" and don’t drive past the barricade. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit. Please try to stay decently near those, as in, avoid spreading out across the lawn. We want to keep the view as decluttered as possible to preserve the peace and beauty of the landscape. You and your guests will have access to the camper bathroom facility, with 2 outdoor showers, 2 air conditioned restroom stalls, a sink, a phone charging station and an electric grill. >>Camp site 1 is down on the main lawn nested into the trees on the left hand side (if facing the river). Minor shade. (GROUND TENT CAMPING ONLY) >>Camp site 2 is further back up the hill a few feet and then continuing further to the left of the property (again facing the river). Fully Shaded Feel free to find the most comfortable space in that area, its a pretty large area. Just stay down near the tree line as that's the designated camper areas. (POPUP CAR CAMPERS & GROUND TENT CAMPING) >>Campsite 3 is on the right side (if facing river) of the main lawn near the taller grass. Least shade but closest to water. (GROUND TENT CAMPING ONLY) >>Campsite 4 is slightly further back up the hill but still on the right side (if facing the river). It its tucked away in the tree line, sort of near the deer stand. Most shade. (POPUP CAR CAMPERS & GROUND TENT CAMPING) Please reach out if you have any issues. Other things to note We seek to provide a 5 star experience for each guest and a major part of that is full transparency into what you're booking. -This is dedicated space to bring your tent/camping supplies. No tent, supplies or shelter is provided. -The property has multiple campsites, rv slots and vacation rentals. Each is intentionally spaced to provide maximum privacy but be aware there may be other groups on the property during your stay. -We do everything in our power to ensure a peaceful and relaxing environment at Sparrow Bend, and it is just that 99% of the time, but there are occasionally factors outside our control such as neighbor's music or neighborhood dogs barking. -On occasion, folks along the river will play music and it can be a nuisance. If you happen to be there on one of those days, please let us know as soon as possible so we can reach out to resolve the situation as best we can. At the end of the day it is a river/lake property, as well as outside an city ordinances, so our hands are tied to a certain degree, but we will do everything in our power to resolve the issue. - We have tubes and kayaks available for rental. -There is firewood available for sale. 7$ per bundle (1 cb ft or ~5-6 medium sized pieces). Reach out for purchase instructions. Firewood is located in the center cluster or tree between the camper parking and the camper bathroom.