About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
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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
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.
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.
Martin H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
This site is 800 ft to the rest room. There are 2 showers for the entire campground and only one has hot water. You can only see the water in Winter.
Martin H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
This site is 800 ft to the rest room. There are 2 showers for the entire campground and only one has hot water. You can only see the water in Winter.
Martin H
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
This site is 800 ft to the rest room. There are 2 showers for the entire campground and only one has hot water. You can only see the water in Winter.
JAMES M
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 99, Loop: B
Great staff, facilities, and local attractions.
JAMES M
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 99, Loop: B
Great staff, facilities, and local attractions.
JAMES M
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 99, Loop: B
Great staff, facilities, and local attractions.
John B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
It is an outstanding campground. Nice lots and super nice Camp Hosts. We have been to about 5 times this season. We thoroughly enjoy this campground. It is an amazing experience.
John B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
It is an outstanding campground. Nice lots and super nice Camp Hosts. We have been to about 5 times this season. We thoroughly enjoy this campground. It is an amazing experience.
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
