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
Brooks B
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: A
I have been full time travel for 3+ years and have become convinced that the federal and state parks are by far superior to any private RV park or resort. Bandits is absolutely the best suited to my needs and my dogs interest. The reservoir is so clean and accessible for swimming for both me and the 115 K9 buddy I travel with. Wilkesboro is an easy drive to any conveniences I may need. The town has several places to play Pickleball 7 days a week. I will be returning to that blue ridge foot hills location annually.
Ronald G. Y
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: B
Always love camping at the bandits roost ,been there many times ,personnel always very nice. Won’t hesitate to stay again.Thanks for a great time, Ron
Dale F
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: A
Very clean, quiet, and no alcoholic beverages
Ronald G. Y
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: B
Always love camping at the bandits roost ,been there many times ,personnel always very nice. Won’t hesitate to stay again.Thanks for a great time, Ron
Dale F
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: A
Very clean, quiet, and no alcoholic beverages
Ronald G. Y
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 94, Loop: B
Always love camping at the bandits roost ,been there many times ,personnel always very nice. Won’t hesitate to stay again.Thanks for a great time, Ron
Dale F
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: A
Very clean, quiet, and no alcoholic beverages
Judy L
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 96, Loop: B
Great asst at front gate. They are the best and very helpful and courteous. Have met many new friends.
Judy L
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 96, Loop: B
Great asst at front gate. They are the best and very helpful and courteous. Have met many new friends.
Judy L
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 96, Loop: B
Great asst at front gate. They are the best and very helpful and courteous. Have met many new friends.
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
