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
George L
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: A
One of our favorite local campgrounds. Great views with paved streets to ride our e-bikes. We have our favorite sites, but honestly we never had a bad site. Not sure there is one.
Stephen L
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 86, Loop: B
Bandit's Roost is a great area to rest a few days before getting back on the road. Showers were pretty good (loop A, not B). Good area to walk in. We enjoyed it quite well.
Mark D
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
Great experience at the gate keeper. Was there to Mtn Bike the area. Had site 69 was good private site. Notice many other sites look real close to the neighbors.
Raymond F
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: B
Nice park, well kept. We will stop again.
George L
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: A
One of our favorite local campgrounds. Great views with paved streets to ride our e-bikes. We have our favorite sites, but honestly we never had a bad site. Not sure there is one.
Stephen L
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 86, Loop: B
Bandit's Roost is a great area to rest a few days before getting back on the road. Showers were pretty good (loop A, not B). Good area to walk in. We enjoyed it quite well.
Mark D
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
Great experience at the gate keeper. Was there to Mtn Bike the area. Had site 69 was good private site. Notice many other sites look real close to the neighbors.
Raymond F
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: B
Nice park, well kept. We will stop again.
Larry W
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
This is a nice campground overall but site 14 is basically a double with 15. We didn't know this when we booked but 15 was empty the 2 nights we were there. Otherwise it could have been a negative experience.
Lynda b
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 93, Loop: B
Enjoyed the peaceful campground!! The smell of fall in the air!! Dixie donuts was right down the street, delicious!!
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
