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About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Activities & Attractions
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Boating
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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
Tom D
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: B
If you like to mountain bike, this s a must stay. Showers were clean and HOT!
Tom D
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 89, Loop: B
If you like to mountain bike, this s a must stay. Showers were clean and HOT!
brian b
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
Great time and super friendly volunteers
brian b
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
Great time and super friendly volunteers
brian b
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
Great time and super friendly volunteers
Anthony H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
We reserved site 16A, which from the campground map as well as photos on the website, appears to be on the water as well as an individual campsite. It turns out that site 17A puts another camper basically in front of you (albeit off to the side) and that site 17A is tiered (picnic table, grill & fire ring down a set of stairs) so THEY have the lakeside site. This is true of several sites.
But, there is a very convenient & nice boat launch available & lake is great to paddle in.
The mountain bike trails are challenging but also very accessible. Restrooms/showers are old, but clean & good strong hot showers! Very nice helpful park volunteers.
Anthony H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
We reserved site 16A, which from the campground map as well as photos on the website, appears to be on the water as well as an individual campsite. It turns out that site 17A puts another camper basically in front of you (albeit off to the side) and that site 17A is tiered (picnic table, grill & fire ring down a set of stairs) so THEY have the lakeside site. This is true of several sites.
But, there is a very convenient & nice boat launch available & lake is great to paddle in.
The mountain bike trails are challenging but also very accessible. Restrooms/showers are old, but clean & good strong hot showers! Very nice helpful park volunteers.
Anthony H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
We reserved site 16A, which from the campground map as well as photos on the website, appears to be on the water as well as an individual campsite. It turns out that site 17A puts another camper basically in front of you (albeit off to the side) and that site 17A is tiered (picnic table, grill & fire ring down a set of stairs) so THEY have the lakeside site. This is true of several sites.
But, there is a very convenient & nice boat launch available & lake is great to paddle in.
The mountain bike trails are challenging but also very accessible. Restrooms/showers are old, but clean & good strong hot showers! Very nice helpful park volunteers.
John T
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: A
Great campground. Enjoyed our stay here
scott b
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: A
I would feel more secure if the gate would get fixed. The way it is now, and it has been since last year anyone can drive in at anytime during the night. Not sure why it is not being addressed.
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 11, 2026
