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
David K
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
Need to trim the water views from sites 32-34.
Larry B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: A
Great camping trip.
Toni C
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: A
Great view from our campsite 36. Plenty of room for our large TT. We enjoyed kayaking and fishing in the Kerr lake. Small lake with few boats through the week.
Toni C
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: A
Great view from our campsite 36. Plenty of room for our large TT. We enjoyed kayaking and fishing in the Kerr lake. Small lake with few boats through the week.
Toni C
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: A
Great view from our campsite 36. Plenty of room for our large TT. We enjoyed kayaking and fishing in the Kerr lake. Small lake with few boats through the week.
Jason P
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 22-B, Loop: A
The sites are very small here compared to what we are use to at CoE campgrounds. This site in particular and many like it are almost in the neighbors site. Here you actually back into the neighbors picnic area and may even believe that is your area too. This site is on the water, but it is difficult to access especially if you are not in good physical shape. It's down hill and you have to jump down an embankment. The playground is not centered in the campground, neither is the bathhouse. For both you must climb a large hill. Cell reception can be achieved up by the gate, but not at the site - Verizon customer.
Jason P
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 22-B, Loop: A
The sites are very small here compared to what we are use to at CoE campgrounds. This site in particular and many like it are almost in the neighbors site. Here you actually back into the neighbors picnic area and may even believe that is your area too. This site is on the water, but it is difficult to access especially if you are not in good physical shape. It's down hill and you have to jump down an embankment. The playground is not centered in the campground, neither is the bathhouse. For both you must climb a large hill. Cell reception can be achieved up by the gate, but not at the site - Verizon customer.
Jason P
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 22-B, Loop: A
The sites are very small here compared to what we are use to at CoE campgrounds. This site in particular and many like it are almost in the neighbors site. Here you actually back into the neighbors picnic area and may even believe that is your area too. This site is on the water, but it is difficult to access especially if you are not in good physical shape. It's down hill and you have to jump down an embankment. The playground is not centered in the campground, neither is the bathhouse. For both you must climb a large hill. Cell reception can be achieved up by the gate, but not at the site - Verizon customer.
Jonathan H
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 23-A, Loop: A
I took my kids here for my youngest child’s first camping trip, everything from check in to check out was easy and handled with great customer service, bath houses were kept clean, the rangers were beyond kind and friendly, the swimming “beach” was my kids favorite spot to spend the day.
We will def be going back to Bandits Roost!
Dana D
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 98, Loop: B
beautiful campground and well run. The reservation system is not the best. Good luck finding any sites open on a Saturday as they are booked up as soon as they are released.
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
