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About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Activities & Attractions
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Boating
Fishing
Hiking
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Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Swimming
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (1925)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost campground offers beautiful lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. However, some areas, including the bathhouses and fire pits, require updates and maintenance, and there are occasional issues with the entrance gate and site cleanliness between campers. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost campground offers beautiful lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. However, some areas, including the bathhouses and fire pits, require updates and maintenance, and there are occasional issues with the entrance gate and site cleanliness between campers. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many.
Review Summary
Rebecca B
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: A
One of our favorite campgrounds, the campground is always clean and well maintained.
JoAnne D
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: A
It was such a peaceful campground! We will definitely we back.
Rebecca B
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: A
One of our favorite campgrounds, the campground is always clean and well maintained.
Ben S
VerifiedApril 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B, Loop: B
Great spot. Was really close to a bath house and was only a little hike to the water to fish. The covered shelter was perfect for our group and electricity was nice.
Ben S
VerifiedApril 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B, Loop: B
Great spot. Was really close to a bath house and was only a little hike to the water to fish. The covered shelter was perfect for our group and electricity was nice.
Ben S
VerifiedApril 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B, Loop: B
Great spot. Was really close to a bath house and was only a little hike to the water to fish. The covered shelter was perfect for our group and electricity was nice.
Thomas B
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Bandits Roost is always our favorite place to stay around Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. This seasons hosts/ gate keepers are wonderful folks that we always enjoy seeing. Will be back soon.
Thomas B
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Bandits Roost is always our favorite place to stay around Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. This seasons hosts/ gate keepers are wonderful folks that we always enjoy seeing. Will be back soon.
Thomas B
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Bandits Roost is always our favorite place to stay around Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. This seasons hosts/ gate keepers are wonderful folks that we always enjoy seeing. Will be back soon.
Thomas B
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
Bandits roost has been one of my favorite campgrounds over last 20 years however over last two years there is a notable difference in the grounds keeping, landscaping and restroom areas. My last visit I picked up half of a 13 gallon white trash bag of litter at my site when I arrived. Over growth of vegetation around campsite area that used to be routinely trimmed back was overwhelming. I strongly believe the contracted people that now handle all of this just don’t care about the grounds anymore. It seems like they are doing just enough to keep the contract versus hiring people that would actually care for the grounds. I hope this place gets back on track because I would hate to lose such a great area to camp at!!!!
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.
Elevation: 339 feet
6.9 mi drive to downtown Wilkesboro (about 12 min)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
