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Average nightly rates103 total sites · $28.88 avg/night
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85 sites
$30/night
average
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18 sites · $20-$85 range
$28.88/night
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About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Activities & Attractions
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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
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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
Roger B
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: A
Great camp hosts. Clean facility. Great view. Quiet and peaceful. We would definitely use this Campground in the future.
Roger B
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: A
Great camp hosts. Clean facility. Great view. Quiet and peaceful. We would definitely use this Campground in the future.
Roger B
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: A
Great camp hosts. Clean facility. Great view. Quiet and peaceful. We would definitely use this Campground in the future.
Allen Morrison M
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: B
My family and I love coming to Bandits Roost camping. We started making reservations back in Nov. '24. We have sites every other weekend. The gate attendants are super friendly and very helpful. We just love it over there.
Allen Morrison M
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: B
My family and I love coming to Bandits Roost camping. We started making reservations back in Nov. '24. We have sites every other weekend. The gate attendants are super friendly and very helpful. We just love it over there.
Allen Morrison M
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: B
My family and I love coming to Bandits Roost camping. We started making reservations back in Nov. '24. We have sites every other weekend. The gate attendants are super friendly and very helpful. We just love it over there.
William H
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
There is a spot down below the campsite on the reservoir that people like to gather and can be very noisy. This happened with us on Saturday night. Well past the 10pm quiet time. Luckily Friday night some storms came thru and that keep people away.
Kathy W
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 97, Loop: B
Being close to the water is what makes this campground. Plus, it's easy to get to and you're close to anything you might need. Be prepared for a 2-level site. There are several.
William H
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
There is a spot down below the campsite on the reservoir that people like to gather and can be very noisy. This happened with us on Saturday night. Well past the 10pm quiet time. Luckily Friday night some storms came thru and that keep people away.
Kathy W
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 97, Loop: B
Being close to the water is what makes this campground. Plus, it's easy to get to and you're close to anything you might need. Be prepared for a 2-level site. There are several.
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
