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
William S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: B
The Hosts this year were awesome. Been camping at Bandits Roost for 60 years and still one of my favorite places. Just wish funds were available to update bathhouses and camp sites with new rail road ties with new gravel.
William S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: B
The Hosts this year were awesome. Been camping at Bandits Roost for 60 years and still one of my favorite places. Just wish funds were available to update bathhouses and camp sites with new rail road ties with new gravel.
William S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: B
The Hosts this year were awesome. Been camping at Bandits Roost for 60 years and still one of my favorite places. Just wish funds were available to update bathhouses and camp sites with new rail road ties with new gravel.
Frederick H
September 18, 2025
Very beautiful. Our site was on the hill ,didn't like the 2 teir camp sites . Was hard to center the steps for rv.
Frederick H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Very beautiful. Our site was on the hill ,didn't like the 2 teir camp sites . Was hard to center the steps for rv.
Frederick H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Very beautiful. Our site was on the hill ,didn't like the 2 teir camp sites . Was hard to center the steps for rv.
scott b
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: A
I do not feel as safe at this campground as before because of the entry gate being broken. or this is what they keep telling me. I'm not sure I believe this story because of how long it has been broken. as it is now any vehicle can just drive into the campground any hours of the night. I have talked to other campers and many feel the same way.
Is it because they don't pay the gate workers anymore??
Major concerned frequent visitor.
scott b
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: A
I do not feel as safe at this campground as before because of the entry gate being broken. or this is what they keep telling me. I'm not sure I believe this story because of how long it has been broken. as it is now any vehicle can just drive into the campground any hours of the night. I have talked to other campers and many feel the same way.
Is it because they don't pay the gate workers anymore??
Major concerned frequent visitor.
scott b
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: A
I do not feel as safe at this campground as before because of the entry gate being broken. or this is what they keep telling me. I'm not sure I believe this story because of how long it has been broken. as it is now any vehicle can just drive into the campground any hours of the night. I have talked to other campers and many feel the same way.
Is it because they don't pay the gate workers anymore??
Major concerned frequent visitor.
Allen Morrison M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
We, my family and I stayed at Bandits Roost in North Wilkesboro. We always camp there, it's a great place to camp. It's peaceful and quite, everyone is supper friendly and helpful. The only thing I would change is the bathhouses. They could stand some major upgrades. Other than that we'll keep coming back. Great place to camp.
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 12, 2026
