About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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
Brad F
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: B
Another wonderful stay at Bandit's Roost, even if it did rain every day! Great hosts and we will be back!
Brett M
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: A
Beautiful, well-maintained campground! Great biking trails and paths. Nice facilities as well
Brett M
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: A
Beautiful, well-maintained campground! Great biking trails and paths. Nice facilities as well
Brett M
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: A
Beautiful, well-maintained campground! Great biking trails and paths. Nice facilities as well
Warner Z
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Overly strict adherence to 4pm check in, told to leave campground even when there were lots of parking places I could fit my 19' vehicle.
Warner Z
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Overly strict adherence to 4pm check in, told to leave campground even when there were lots of parking places I could fit my 19' vehicle.
Warner Z
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Overly strict adherence to 4pm check in, told to leave campground even when there were lots of parking places I could fit my 19' vehicle.
Jay W
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: A
Clean, easy to access campground. After hours check-in was a breeze with the gate code emailed to me as part of the registration. Would be nice to have more shoreline fishing access from the campground side, but from the day-use side, there's plenty of places to drown worms. Bath house was clean. Overall a very good stay, and I would recommend.
Kyla V
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
Always a good stay at Bandit’s Roost. We enjoy the trails and that we can still have a secluded campsite. We enjoyed being nearly alone and in the trees.
Mark V
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: A
Great area for mountain biking right from your campsite! Super friendly folks, clean and hot showers!
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 5, 2026
