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
Lynne M
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: A
This is one of our favorite campgrounds! Our most recent stay went well and we enjoyed our stay. We will be back for sure!
Matthew M
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: A
Thank you for getting the campground open in time for our 14 days of camping. I know the task was challenging but everything worked perfectly fine thank you again
DAVID K
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
I had a wonderful secluded campsite on the water. Everything was very quiet and peaceful during my stay. The check in attendant was very helpful and friendly. I look forward to going back next month and have booked the rest of the season at Bandits Roost.
Michael K
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 88, Loop: B
Park is quiet and our section B was very shady. Our site was mostly level, but dropped off on the back a bit. We did not use the showers, but bathroom clean, though desperately in need of a renovation. Road around campsites is very narrow, but site was plenty long for our 30 foot 5th wheel and truck.
DAVID K
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: A
I had a wonderful secluded campsite on the water. Everything was very quiet and peaceful during my stay. The check in attendant was very helpful and friendly. I look forward to going back next month and have booked the rest of the season at Bandits Roost.
Matthew M
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: A
Thank you for getting the campground open in time for our 14 days of camping. I know the task was challenging but everything worked perfectly fine thank you again
Lynne M
VerifiedMay 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: A
This is one of our favorite campgrounds! Our most recent stay went well and we enjoyed our stay. We will be back for sure!
David S
VerifiedMay 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Check was fast and our site was ready on time.
David S
VerifiedMay 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Check was fast and our site was ready on time.
David S
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Bandits Roost is a nice campground.
Clean and easy access.
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
