Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates103 total sites · $28.88 avg/night
RV Sites
85 sites
$30/night
average
Tent Sites
18 sites · $20-$85 range
$28.88/night
average
About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
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
Rates, Sites & Availability
103 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
103 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Mary G
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: A
The gate keepers are extremely nice, and friendly. The view was beautiful, other campers were nice. Love the sites with big rigs. Bath house was clean .
Philip D
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
One of my favorite campgrounds. We go at least twice a year
DOREEN B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 90, Loop: B
NICE COE! We were on site B-90, which is a 3-part site. Sites were close together, but our neighbors were very nice. Site had electric and water witha dump station. We had good cell phone reception. We were there during Merlefest.. Site itself was very level.
DOREEN B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 90, Loop: B
NICE COE! We were on site B-90, which is a 3-part site. Sites were close together, but our neighbors were very nice. Site had electric and water witha dump station. We had good cell phone reception. We were there during Merlefest.. Site itself was very level.
DOREEN B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 90, Loop: B
NICE COE! We were on site B-90, which is a 3-part site. Sites were close together, but our neighbors were very nice. Site had electric and water witha dump station. We had good cell phone reception. We were there during Merlefest.. Site itself was very level.
Angie H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Really like this campground. Would definitely like to see a little improvements to the sites. We were on site 10 and it could really use some gravel. Near the hook ups for water and power you are standing in water and mud if it rains. Not just a little but ankle deep. The play ground was in great shape for kids fresh mulch had been added. Thank you for keeping that area up. It would also be nice to see the restrooms & showers get a makeover.
Amanda B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
Our campsite was a clean gravel lot and made for easy camper setup. Water pressure was great. The whole facility was great !!!
Angie H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Really like this campground. Would definitely like to see a little improvements to the sites. We were on site 10 and it could really use some gravel. Near the hook ups for water and power you are standing in water and mud if it rains. Not just a little but ankle deep. The play ground was in great shape for kids fresh mulch had been added. Thank you for keeping that area up. It would also be nice to see the restrooms & showers get a makeover.
Amanda B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
Our campsite was a clean gravel lot and made for easy camper setup. Water pressure was great. The whole facility was great !!!
Amanda B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
Our campsite was a clean gravel lot and made for easy camper setup. Water pressure was great. The whole facility was great !!!
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)
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: September 11, 2026
