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Average nightly rates103 total sites · $28.88 avg/night
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$30/night
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About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
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Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- 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
Roberta M
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: A
The campground was beautiful. It was clean and quiet right on the lake. Even though it rained one day it was an enjoyable experience.
Scott D
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: A
Beautiful views. Peaceful surrounding. Easy access and set-up with our site. Would definitely return.
Nancy R
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
Easy to book on Recreation.gov. Greeted by ranger at entrance booth and had all questions answered. Site was on the water; it was level and easy to back into. Didn’t use restrooms/showers. Very pleasant overnight stay while we were on a three week trip.
Raymond C
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: A
Courteous attendents
Clean sites
Quiet
David W
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
We were in site 16 with a 32 foot class C, site required little leveling, nice amount of shade and still a view of the reservoir. Sites 19-23 looked like good shaded sites with views for a future stay but be warned the peninsula pull through sites have great views but no shade. Did not use bathroom facilities but dump station was great. Planning on a return trip with kayaks.
Gaylon K
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: A
Excellent staff, clean sites and restrooms.
Carol W
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: A
The campground is beautiful. There are trails at the waterfront sites down to the water. Not much to do around in town but very happy with the campground
andrea u
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: A
We love camping here!
Rhonda D
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 83, Loop: B
Love the campground most people are very friendly camp spot was not that great for the size of our camper but over all love it
Benny F
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: A
We always enjoy our stays at Bandit's Roost!
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
