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
Michael P
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
Site was as expected, have used that one before. No issues at site. Bathrooms this time, definitely downhill... garbage cans in it were filled multiple times with plenty of nasty smelling stuff, stalls needed more frequent cleaning… other than bathrooms, it was great.
Michael P
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
Site was as expected, have used that one before. No issues at site. Bathrooms this time, definitely downhill... garbage cans in it were filled multiple times with plenty of nasty smelling stuff, stalls needed more frequent cleaning… other than bathrooms, it was great.
Michael P
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
Site was as expected, have used that one before. No issues at site. Bathrooms this time, definitely downhill... garbage cans in it were filled multiple times with plenty of nasty smelling stuff, stalls needed more frequent cleaning… other than bathrooms, it was great.
Jason W
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: A
Great place, workers are fantastic, sites clean, showers and restrooms very clean. Best place around for good camping and fishing!
Jason W
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: A
Great place, workers are fantastic, sites clean, showers and restrooms very clean. Best place around for good camping and fishing!
Jason W
VerifiedAugust 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: A
Great place, workers are fantastic, sites clean, showers and restrooms very clean. Best place around for good camping and fishing!
Rebecca B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
The staff is always friendly,courteous, and helpful…the atmosphere is always peaceful,and views are spectacular!
Rebecca B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
The staff is always friendly,courteous, and helpful…the atmosphere is always peaceful,and views are spectacular!
Rebecca B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
The staff is always friendly,courteous, and helpful…the atmosphere is always peaceful,and views are spectacular!
Dale M
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: B
Nice level and shaded site in section B. Quiet and nice to walk. When I went to book a site the website showed almost no availability and I felt lucky to land a 3 night stay midweek. Was upset to see a huge number of empty sites available during my stay that apparently people had reserved and then failed to cancel.
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
