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
John T
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 98, Loop: B
Karen d
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 90, Loop: B
Bandits Roost campground is always clean, well maintained and very reasonably priced. Making reservations online through recreation.gov is easy. I will continue to visit Bandits Roost.
Jacqueline G
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: A
We camped 4 nights in space 37 in September 2022. Some people complained about the lower part of the site (in previous reviews) but we loved it for walking our dogs. We had a great view of the lake in site 37. We were able to get a signal for our portable TV dish and we had good Verizon cell service at this site. The other thing we liked was being close to Wilkesboro for shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed the hiking trails, especially down by the dam. The bathrooms were clean and tidy. This is a great Corp of Engineers park and with the parks pass, very affordable.
John T
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 98, Loop: B
Karen d
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 90, Loop: B
Bandits Roost campground is always clean, well maintained and very reasonably priced. Making reservations online through recreation.gov is easy. I will continue to visit Bandits Roost.
Jacqueline G
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: A
We camped 4 nights in space 37 in September 2022. Some people complained about the lower part of the site (in previous reviews) but we loved it for walking our dogs. We had a great view of the lake in site 37. We were able to get a signal for our portable TV dish and we had good Verizon cell service at this site. The other thing we liked was being close to Wilkesboro for shopping and restaurants. We enjoyed the hiking trails, especially down by the dam. The bathrooms were clean and tidy. This is a great Corp of Engineers park and with the parks pass, very affordable.
John T
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 98, Loop: B
Sandy D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
quiet with beautiful scenery
hosts are friendly and helpful
clean lake for fishing and boating
Kathy L
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: A
Very very good
Sandy D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
quiet with beautiful scenery
hosts are friendly and helpful
clean lake for fishing and boating
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
