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Average nightly rates103 total sites · $28.88 avg/night
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85 sites
$30/night
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$28.88/night
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About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
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Fall
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (1925)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost campground offers beautiful lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. However, some areas, including the bathhouses and fire pits, require updates and maintenance, and there are occasional issues with the entrance gate and site cleanliness between campers. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost campground offers beautiful lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. However, some areas, including the bathhouses and fire pits, require updates and maintenance, and there are occasional issues with the entrance gate and site cleanliness between campers. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many.
Review Summary
Paul C
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
The staff were friendly and helpful! Our site 16a was wonderful and spacious. The bathhouse was clean but could use something to set your belongings on while taking a shower.
Frank S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
Stayed on site 26 then moved to 25. This is a really ice campground with a mix or waterfront and wooded sites. The first a nice job of maintaining the property.
One of the showers was poor with no table or hooks to place clothes. Floor was all wet. The other shower was excellent and made up the other showers issues.
Very good Mountain Bike trails surrounding the property. A nice donut shop nearby and cafe (AlmostOnTheLake?)
Will be back.
Bobby M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: B
We love camping at Bandits Roost. So peaceful and the campers are friendly. Beautiful views. Couldn’t ask for more.
Rena P
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Beautiful weather. Great neighbors and a wonderful place to camp. Bathrooms were clean and stocked well.
Mark W
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 23-B, Loop: A
The staff was very helpful.
Larry B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
We had to much rain but the stay was good . Not much activity out doors this trip.
Tillman W
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: A
We’ve stayed here many times in our 5th wheel.
John H
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: B
Although it was a cool wet week it still was a great week. Always so quiet, and relaxing. Our favorite camp ground
Lynell D
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
Beautiful lake and campground area. Lots of double sites, so if you want privacy be sure to double check before booking.
Larry P
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Very nice facilities. Hosts were fantastic. Wish they'd fix the weird patio arrangement where your neighbors sit behind your rv.
Location Bandits Roost
Address:
667 Jess Walsh Road
Wilkesboro, NC, 28697-0182
United States
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 miles) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 miles. Turn right onto Jess Walsh Road. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road.
From Charlotte, North Carolina, take I-77 North (approximately 60 miles) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 miles), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 miles. Turn right onto Jess Walsh Road. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road.
Travel times from:
Winston Salem: 1 hour.
Charlotte: 1.5 hours.
The campground is accessible via Highway 421, which is approximately 5 miles from Highway 268, and I-77 is also within reach, merging onto Highway 421 toward Wilkesboro/Boone.
Elevation: 339 feet
6.9 mi drive to downtown Wilkesboro (about 12 min)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
