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About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Fishing
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Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
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Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (1925)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost campground offers beautiful lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. However, some areas, including the bathhouses and fire pits, require updates and maintenance, and there are occasional issues with the entrance gate and site cleanliness between campers. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost campground offers beautiful lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. However, some areas, including the bathhouses and fire pits, require updates and maintenance, and there are occasional issues with the entrance gate and site cleanliness between campers. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many.
Review Summary
Danny T
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 22-A, Loop: A
This is one of the cleanest and well kept up campgrounds that we have been into. We’ve been here 4 times this summer and have always been pleased with the cleanliness of the area!
Wilbert Ronald A
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: A
Great site on lake. Some dog owners did not good job of picking up poop. Not campgrounds fault, just making a statement.
JAMES W
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: B
Due to weather conditions very few people there . Staff very friendly
Debra S
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: A
My favorite campground. Wonderful friendly gatehouse workers who we have become friends with and wonderful camp sites and views.
Jeffrey L
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: B
Picked it kinda randomly so I could get in an impromptu camping weekend. Nice little campground. It's close to lots of hiking and fishing and boating opportunities. I enjoyed the weekend there and will plan on coming back in the spring.
Jeffrey L
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: B
Picked it kinda randomly so I could get in an impromptu camping weekend. Nice little campground. It's close to lots of hiking and fishing and boating opportunities. I enjoyed the weekend there and will plan on coming back in the spring.
Jeffrey L
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: B
Picked it kinda randomly so I could get in an impromptu camping weekend. Nice little campground. It's close to lots of hiking and fishing and boating opportunities. I enjoyed the weekend there and will plan on coming back in the spring.
Wendy C
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
Excellent place to go camping and fishing.
Wendy C
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
Excellent place to go camping and fishing.
Wendy C
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
Excellent place to go camping and fishing.
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.
Elevation: 339 feet
6.9 mi drive to downtown Wilkesboro (about 12 min)
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Last updated: September 11, 2026
