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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
Laura M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: A
Bathroom and showers very outdated.
Derrick O
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: A
Campsite was great, staff was outstanding!
Walter S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: A
Showers in the bathhouse need to be updated. Shower heads are really low.
Anita S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: A
Great place
Kenneth J
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: A
We have camped at Bandit's Roost many times. Nothing negative to say about it.
This area was experiencing drought conditions so the swimming area was suffering for it though no fault of the campground.
Tina S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: B
Great wide roomy site. Showers are outdated in desperate need of updating. Simple task of cleaning out grills - mine was filled with ash and cigarette butts would be nice. I let them know and nothing was done so I had to clean myself. Light post was home to an active wasp nest. Quite area but close to shopping center
Johnny L
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: A
Very nice and well kept restrooms and grounds. Nice shaded lots.
Amanda D
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Everything was awesome except the water spigot was not working at the primitive site.
harry K
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: A
Always a great stay at Bandits Roost. Very clean and well maintained property. Camp hosts were very friendly and attentive, however, the gate was only open limited days and hours. The gate is also broke at the entrance side allowing anyone to enter at anytime. We didn't notice the ranger as often as past visits. We were surprised at the number of kids riding bicycles without helmets and also golf carts riding around that are not allowed without a handicap placard. Tmobile cell service was great. One of our favorite campgrounds
Dennis B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
Bandit’s Roost has been a destination for many tears for our family
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
