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1975 reviews
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.
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October 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.
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October 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.
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October 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.
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October 17, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Beautiful weather. Great neighbors and a wonderful place to camp. Bathrooms were clean and stocked well.
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October 15, 2021 Stayed at: 38, Loop: A
We’ve stayed here many times in our 5th wheel.
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October 15, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
We had to much rain but the stay was good . Not much activity out doors this trip.
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October 15, 2021 Stayed at: 23-B, Loop: A
The staff was very helpful.
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October 14, 2021 Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
Beautiful lake and campground area. Lots of double sites, so if you want privacy be sure to double check before booking.
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October 14, 2021 Stayed at: 75, Loop: B
Although it was a cool wet week it still was a great week. Always so quiet, and relaxing. Our favorite camp ground
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October 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.
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667 Jess Walsh Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697-0182 United States
Elevation: 339 ft
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 mi) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 mi. Turn right onto Jess Walsh Road. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road....
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 mi) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 mi. 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 mi) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 mi), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 mi. 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.
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 3,646
Nearby city: Mooresville, NC
Approx. 45 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 1,040 ft
Wilkesboro, NC
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