About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
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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
Glenn M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: B, Loop: B
we've been getting the group spot for 10 yrs....... absolutely love it!!
Joe Westley D
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: A
I have been coming here for years, I have always loved this place, always the best staff, loved our camping spot! Please let the staff know how grateful we are to them !
Scott M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 22-A, Loop: A
Excellent campground. Hosts are the best! Totally camper oriented. Kind gracious and welcoming.
Michelle T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: B
We love Bandits Roost. Our favorite close to home campground.
Scott M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 22-A, Loop: A
Excellent campground. Hosts are the best! Totally camper oriented. Kind gracious and welcoming.
Michelle T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: B
We love Bandits Roost. Our favorite close to home campground.
Scott M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 22-A, Loop: A
Excellent campground. Hosts are the best! Totally camper oriented. Kind gracious and welcoming.
Michelle T
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: B
We love Bandits Roost. Our favorite close to home campground.
James P
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: A
The staff at the entrance to the park was great. Friendly and accommodating. Some of the sites are great - level with a great view. Other sites are a challenge when it comes to leveling, especially our 43 foot motorhome. After staying a couple of days, the staff worked with us to move us to a much more level site. The first site we were on, our leveling system could not level us without raising tire(s) off of the ground. Water and electric operated as expected. It would be nice to have sewer at each site. :-)
James P
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: A
The staff at the entrance to the park was great. Friendly and accommodating. Some of the sites are great - level with a great view. Other sites are a challenge when it comes to leveling, especially our 43 foot motorhome. After staying a couple of days, the staff worked with us to move us to a much more level site. The first site we were on, our leveling system could not level us without raising tire(s) off of the ground. Water and electric operated as expected. It would be nice to have sewer at each site. :-)
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 4, 2026
