About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (1821)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost is praised for its spacious, clean, and beautiful campsites, with many guests highlighting the welcoming staff and peaceful atmosphere. The campground offers convenient access to local attractions and activities, making it a favorite for returning visitors. While some maintenance issues, such as the boat ramp and bathhouse updates, were noted, the overall experience remains highly positive.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost is praised for its spacious, clean, and beautiful campsites, with many guests highlighting the welcoming staff and peaceful atmosphere. The campground offers convenient access to local attractions and activities, making it a favorite for returning visitors. While some maintenance issues, such as the boat ramp and bathhouse updates, were noted, the overall experience remains highly positive.
Review Summary
Stephen J
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
Upon arriving early, were told by host/guard house keeper to go down the road and wait for over an hour because we were early. He further said that maintenance had to "go check the site water and electrical as always". We waited, and the next day several sites around us began to fill up at between noon and 3PM with no maintenace or even a person looking at the sites. Does this man and woman in the gate house have something against us? This is our third visit, and every time these folks have either made us wait of go online to change something in our reservation. Do they only like locals, as we've seen them around camper's campfires in the evening. They are not inviting pesonalities, and should not be allowed back next season. They do not own the park and make their own rules for out of town visitors.
Stephen J
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
Upon arriving early, were told by host/guard house keeper to go down the road and wait for over an hour because we were early. He further said that maintenance had to "go check the site water and electrical as always". We waited, and the next day several sites around us began to fill up at between noon and 3PM with no maintenace or even a person looking at the sites. Does this man and woman in the gate house have something against us? This is our third visit, and every time these folks have either made us wait of go online to change something in our reservation. Do they only like locals, as we've seen them around camper's campfires in the evening. They are not inviting pesonalities, and should not be allowed back next season. They do not own the park and make their own rules for out of town visitors.
Karl P
VerifiedOctober 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: A
Nice campground, check-in quick and easy, reserved a spot up on top of hill over looking the lake. Level Campspot w nice level concrete cooking/grill table. Only two negatives were: 1.) massive invasion of stink bugs, all over outside of rv and many got inside thru slide seals. 2.) Glad campgrd stayed open during gov’t shutdown, however it too bad the campgrd is closed for the season on Oct 15. Especially with beautiful fall weather.
Karl P
VerifiedOctober 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: A
Nice campground, check-in quick and easy, reserved a spot up on top of hill over looking the lake. Level Campspot w nice level concrete cooking/grill table. Only two negatives were: 1.) massive invasion of stink bugs, all over outside of rv and many got inside thru slide seals. 2.) Glad campgrd stayed open during gov’t shutdown, however it too bad the campgrd is closed for the season on Oct 15. Especially with beautiful fall weather.
Karl P
VerifiedOctober 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: A
Nice campground, check-in quick and easy, reserved a spot up on top of hill over looking the lake. Level Campspot w nice level concrete cooking/grill table. Only two negatives were: 1.) massive invasion of stink bugs, all over outside of rv and many got inside thru slide seals. 2.) Glad campgrd stayed open during gov’t shutdown, however it too bad the campgrd is closed for the season on Oct 15. Especially with beautiful fall weather.
Jonathan L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: A
Nice campground overall just wish they had full hookup
Jonathan L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: A
Nice campground overall just wish they had full hookup
Jonathan L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: A
Nice campground overall just wish they had full hookup
Marvin R
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: A
This park is declining. The Corps, it seems to us campers, do not want the campground to succeed. There is no security, gate stays open 24//7. Hardly any rangers patrolling. Since they did away with paid gate attendants, anyone can do as they please. The maintenance of the park is a disgrace. Management is either blind or just don’t care.
Kevin K
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: A
Great campground with nice facilities.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.1219 / -81.2507
Elevation: 339 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
