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
Lindsey N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: B
Very nice, quiet, clean campground. We rented a river tub from Foothills Outdoor Adventures and had a great time! Love the beach inside Bandits Roost because there is some shade for those who want it, but the beaches at the other corps of engineers campgrounds are also accessible while you’re staying here.
Tiffany V
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
We absolutely love this campground! We go multiple times a year! The man at the gate is very kind and helpful!
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.
Lindsey N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: B
Very nice, quiet, clean campground. We rented a river tub from Foothills Outdoor Adventures and had a great time! Love the beach inside Bandits Roost because there is some shade for those who want it, but the beaches at the other corps of engineers campgrounds are also accessible while you’re staying here.
Tiffany V
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
We absolutely love this campground! We go multiple times a year! The man at the gate is very kind and helpful!
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.
Lindsey N
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: B
Very nice, quiet, clean campground. We rented a river tub from Foothills Outdoor Adventures and had a great time! Love the beach inside Bandits Roost because there is some shade for those who want it, but the beaches at the other corps of engineers campgrounds are also accessible while you’re staying here.
Tiffany V
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
We absolutely love this campground! We go multiple times a year! The man at the gate is very kind and helpful!
Lisa S
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: A
Our campsite was one of the more private ones, but many of the sites require you be very friendly with your neighbors.
Lisa S
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: A
Our campsite was one of the more private ones, but many of the sites require you be very friendly with your neighbors.
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 12, 2026
