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
Gordon A
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 86, Loop: B
Most sites are away from lake with shade and room.
Most lakeside sites are close together and unshaded.
CG is about an hour's drive from Boone and surrounding attractions.
MICHAEL L
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
Beautiful, clean and well managed.
Frank S
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: A
Was very pleased with our stay at Bandits Roost. We stayed at site 25 and liked it so much we extended the stay on site 26. These sites were on the point and was nearly surrounded by views of the lake.
Both site’s were gravel and had very little grass, but there was a nice grassy slope to the lake just across the street.
The shower closest to us was terrible. Very small with no place to hang clothes or rest a bag. The entire floor from the entrance was a puddle (Yuk!). The curtains gave almost no privacy. Time to update this shower?
The other shower was very good. Clean, lots of hooks and tables. Privacy, size, water flow and shower head was very good.
The campground is surrounded by an excellent trail system built by the local Mountain Bike Community. The trails are mostly beginner and intermediate. The trail system maps can be found on MTB Project. There is a trail head right next to the campground entrance gate.
Frank S
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: A
Was very pleased with our stay at Bandits Roost. We stayed at site 25 and liked it so much we extended the stay on site 26. These sites were on the point and was nearly surrounded by views of the lake.
Both site’s were gravel and had very little grass, but there was a nice grassy slope to the lake just across the street.
The shower closest to us was terrible. Very small with no place to hang clothes or rest a bag. The entire floor from the entrance was a puddle (Yuk!). The curtains gave almost no privacy. Time to update this shower?
The other shower was very good. Clean, lots of hooks and tables. Privacy, size, water flow and shower head was very good.
The campground is surrounded by an excellent trail system built by the local Mountain Bike Community. The trails are mostly beginner and intermediate. The trail system maps can be found on MTB Project. There is a trail head right next to the campground entrance gate.
Gordon A
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 86, Loop: B
Most sites are away from lake with shade and room.
Most lakeside sites are close together and unshaded.
CG is about an hour's drive from Boone and surrounding attractions.
MICHAEL L
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
Beautiful, clean and well managed.
Charlotte R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
We always enjoy our stay at Bandits Roost. Attendants are friendly and helpful. Camp sites and bathhouses are always maintained well.
Linda W
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: A
Beautiful campground, well maintained.
Bathrooms were clean. Easy to get to, quiet.
Charlotte R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
We always enjoy our stay at Bandits Roost. Attendants are friendly and helpful. Camp sites and bathhouses are always maintained well.
Linda W
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: A
Beautiful campground, well maintained.
Bathrooms were clean. Easy to get to, quiet.
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
