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
John Ed M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: A
Beautifully wooded campground with about 1/3 of more open sites on the lake. There is a small swim area, but there are other nearby swim areas within 2 miles. There are only 2 full bath houses for the whole campground (100+ sites) and several pit toilets. The bathhouse on Loop A is aging and could use an upgrade. Hiking/biking trails are still closed a year after Hurricane Helene damage. I suspect the limited repair work (done by volunteers) is because of CoE cuts due to DOGE. I saw the ranger only once in 4 days. In spite of the limitations we enjoyed our stay.
Dianne M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: A
I come here for the lake and to bring our boat. I just wished they would cut down all the long weeds that have been growing for a long time it takes away from the beauty.
John Ed M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: A
Beautifully wooded campground with about 1/3 of more open sites on the lake. There is a small swim area, but there are other nearby swim areas within 2 miles. There are only 2 full bath houses for the whole campground (100+ sites) and several pit toilets. The bathhouse on Loop A is aging and could use an upgrade. Hiking/biking trails are still closed a year after Hurricane Helene damage. I suspect the limited repair work (done by volunteers) is because of CoE cuts due to DOGE. I saw the ranger only once in 4 days. In spite of the limitations we enjoyed our stay.
Dianne M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: A
I come here for the lake and to bring our boat. I just wished they would cut down all the long weeds that have been growing for a long time it takes away from the beauty.
Dianne M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: A
I come here for the lake and to bring our boat. I just wished they would cut down all the long weeds that have been growing for a long time it takes away from the beauty.
John Ed M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: A
Beautifully wooded campground with about 1/3 of more open sites on the lake. There is a small swim area, but there are other nearby swim areas within 2 miles. There are only 2 full bath houses for the whole campground (100+ sites) and several pit toilets. The bathhouse on Loop A is aging and could use an upgrade. Hiking/biking trails are still closed a year after Hurricane Helene damage. I suspect the limited repair work (done by volunteers) is because of CoE cuts due to DOGE. I saw the ranger only once in 4 days. In spite of the limitations we enjoyed our stay.
Charles C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Great campsites very convinant to dump station will be back.
Charles C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Great campsites very convinant to dump station will be back.
Charles C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Great campsites very convinant to dump station will be back.
Charles C
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
Campground, Host and all was great, nice and clean,but they could not control the weather we still had a great time.
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
