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Average nightly rates103 total sites · $28.88 avg/night
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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
William C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: A
Great place to make new friends or join old ones for a relaxing time of fellowship.
Facilities are clean and the staff is courteous and very accommodating.
Wide range of activities for the whole family.
The Cleary’s
William C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: A
Great place to make new friends or join old ones for a relaxing time of fellowship.
Facilities are clean and the staff is courteous and very accommodating.
Wide range of activities for the whole family.
The Cleary’s
Bryan S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: A
Great location with wooded, shady campsites.
Bryan S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: A
Great location with wooded, shady campsites.
Bryan S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: A
Great location with wooded, shady campsites.
Gene D
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
Love this campground!
Gene D
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
Love this campground!
Gene D
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
Love this campground!
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.
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
