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
Delmas P
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: A
Beautiful wel kept park.
Delmas P
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: A
Beautiful wel kept park.
Mike H
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
Really enjoyed our stay, just a couple of things that keeps me from giving an excellent rating.
1. Too much smoke from adjacent campfires. Not sure if the wood that was available had not been seasoned long enough. Although the weather was beautiful during our 3-night stay we were unable to leave our windows open much of the time due to smoldering campfires.
2. The contractor for cleaning the bathhouse neglected to fill the soap dispenser all three days we were there. I did ask the park attendant on day 3 and he contacted the contractor and they did promptly take care of it. If I had not complained I feel they would not have filled it. Cost-saving measure?
Mike H
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
Really enjoyed our stay, just a couple of things that keeps me from giving an excellent rating.
1. Too much smoke from adjacent campfires. Not sure if the wood that was available had not been seasoned long enough. Although the weather was beautiful during our 3-night stay we were unable to leave our windows open much of the time due to smoldering campfires.
2. The contractor for cleaning the bathhouse neglected to fill the soap dispenser all three days we were there. I did ask the park attendant on day 3 and he contacted the contractor and they did promptly take care of it. If I had not complained I feel they would not have filled it. Cost-saving measure?
Alice S
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: A
Great COE campground. Electric and water but had to use dump station. We were on the end peninsula with water on 3 sides. Very roomy site. Great for October but might be too hot for summer as there is no shade.
Frank R
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Bandit's Roost is a really nice place, however at least one camp site would benefit from re-grading. The site we were in, A11, had an extreme side slope, about 7" over the 8' width of the RV.
Paul C
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
The staff were friendly and helpful! Our site 16a was wonderful and spacious. The bathhouse was clean but could use something to set your belongings on while taking a shower.
Frank S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
Stayed on site 26 then moved to 25. This is a really ice campground with a mix or waterfront and wooded sites. The first a nice job of maintaining the property.
One of the showers was poor with no table or hooks to place clothes. Floor was all wet. The other shower was excellent and made up the other showers issues.
Very good Mountain Bike trails surrounding the property. A nice donut shop nearby and cafe (AlmostOnTheLake?)
Will be back.
Bobby M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: B
We love camping at Bandits Roost. So peaceful and the campers are friendly. Beautiful views. Couldn’t ask for more.
Rena P
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Beautiful weather. Great neighbors and a wonderful place to camp. Bathrooms were clean and stocked well.
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
