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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
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.
April D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
We always have a wonderful time and the staff is outstanding! Thank you for making our vacation the best!
April D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
We always have a wonderful time and the staff is outstanding! Thank you for making our vacation the best!
April D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
We always have a wonderful time and the staff is outstanding! Thank you for making our vacation the best!
Steven R
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
While I was checking in, I had a problem with my truck that caused me to block the main entrance gate for a couple of hours. The campground hosts and the park rangers were understanding and helpful, even going so far as to let me use one of their battery jump boxes to try to get the truck started again. While that didn't fix the problem, I appreciated everyone at Bandit's Roost going above and beyond.
Elmer P
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Such a beautiful lake and family campground.
Steven R
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
While I was checking in, I had a problem with my truck that caused me to block the main entrance gate for a couple of hours. The campground hosts and the park rangers were understanding and helpful, even going so far as to let me use one of their battery jump boxes to try to get the truck started again. While that didn't fix the problem, I appreciated everyone at Bandit's Roost going above and beyond.
Elmer P
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Such a beautiful lake and family campground.
Elmer P
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: A
Such a beautiful lake and family campground.
Steven R
VerifiedAugust 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
While I was checking in, I had a problem with my truck that caused me to block the main entrance gate for a couple of hours. The campground hosts and the park rangers were understanding and helpful, even going so far as to let me use one of their battery jump boxes to try to get the truck started again. While that didn't fix the problem, I appreciated everyone at Bandit's Roost going above and beyond.
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
