About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
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Boating
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Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- 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
Rebecca B
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: A
The Host Staff are friendly and helpful and the campground is neat and clean!
Michelle H
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: A
We love going to Bandits Roost each year. The only thing I would like updated would be the bathhouse. Other than that we love it!
Kathy L
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: A
quite restfull
Kathy L
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: A
quite restfull
Michelle H
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: A
We love going to Bandits Roost each year. The only thing I would like updated would be the bathhouse. Other than that we love it!
Michelle H
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: A
We love going to Bandits Roost each year. The only thing I would like updated would be the bathhouse. Other than that we love it!
Kathy L
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: A
quite restfull
William R
June 25, 2025
It was a great trip. Noticed several lots needed gravel added to level lots back up
William R
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
It was a great trip. Noticed several lots needed gravel added to level lots back up
William R
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
It was a great trip. Noticed several lots needed gravel added to level lots back up
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 12, 2026
