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
Barry W
VerifiedNovember 4, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 99, Loop: B
Bandit Roosts Campground was nice, place for tents, small and large campers. Larger campers 40+ ft need to use loop A because loop B has a BIG tree on the curve . āA loop āalso has pull through with view of the lake. Playground, bathrooms and showers available. Donāt arrive before 3:00 pm or you may have to turn around and come back later. Know your site # when you arrive. No sewage at site but two dump stations āALoop ā is longer and pull throughs for big rigs. We have a 44 ft 5th wheel and we got into 99 with very little problems (except big tree on the turn.). Fire pits at each campground and firewood available to purchase. Cons: tree limbs blocked the view on the lake in 99 and 100. Need trimming, site wasnāt level. You must drive 45 minutes to Blowing Rock! Itās sooo worth the drive, but fill up on gas because stations are few. Go to blowing rock observatory. Military discount. Restaurants are expensive and playground on Main Street. Enjoy.
Joseph F
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 28, Loop: A
This is my favorite site in this amazing park!
Joseph F
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 28, Loop: A
This is my favorite site in this amazing park!
Joseph F
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 28, Loop: A
This is my favorite site in this amazing park!
Charles B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Very nice park. We are 70 years old with health issues that prevents us from walking much distance, but we are not disabled. We carry electric mobility scooters with us as our entertainment to ride around the parks. We were stopped and told we could not use the scooters unless they were registered with the park and that had to be done in advance of our arrival. How do we register our carts? We have 2 Pride Raptor scooters.
Thank you
Charles B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Very nice park. We are 70 years old with health issues that prevents us from walking much distance, but we are not disabled. We carry electric mobility scooters with us as our entertainment to ride around the parks. We were stopped and told we could not use the scooters unless they were registered with the park and that had to be done in advance of our arrival. How do we register our carts? We have 2 Pride Raptor scooters.
Thank you
Charles B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Very nice park. We are 70 years old with health issues that prevents us from walking much distance, but we are not disabled. We carry electric mobility scooters with us as our entertainment to ride around the parks. We were stopped and told we could not use the scooters unless they were registered with the park and that had to be done in advance of our arrival. How do we register our carts? We have 2 Pride Raptor scooters.
Thank you
Charles O
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 86, Loop: B
We really enjoyed the campground as a whole. The site that I had (86) was very muddy considering the first week I was there it rained nearly every day. It is is a very shady site and like others like it, it needs gravel added to it. The roads are a little narrow, but are navigable with a big rig. The site I was in in was long enough for my trailer and truck once unhooked. I would recommend this campground.
Catherine M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 02, Loop: A
Great lil camping site not too far from home or amenities. Clean bathrooms with soap and hand towels š and tent sites are large with privacy. Iām
Charles O
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 ⢠Stayed at: 86, Loop: B
We really enjoyed the campground as a whole. The site that I had (86) was very muddy considering the first week I was there it rained nearly every day. It is is a very shady site and like others like it, it needs gravel added to it. The roads are a little narrow, but are navigable with a big rig. The site I was in in was long enough for my trailer and truck once unhooked. I would recommend this campground.
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