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1975 reviews
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.
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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Nice visit. Campground clean. Met the camp host and they are very nice.
We stayed in site 13 and there is a hole in the front edge of the site. It is close to the steps going to picnic area. Would be easy to step in it especially at night. Needs to be filled in!!!
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August 28, 2026 Stayed at: 26, Loop: A
The camp area was clean and well kept. The campground hosts were all very good and accommodating. We had a few storms that came through leaving trees down or power outages. They kept all of the campers informed and up to date on progress of work. We also had a breakdown that needed repair and they were very accommodating in getting a site for a couple of extra days while repairs were made. I can't say enough good things about the hosts!
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August 28, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Very quiet on the tenting loop. Small, quiet swimming area. Hot water in the shower was a little weird trying to make it work, but we figured it out. Nice restrooms. My only complaint was that the restrooms are a long walk from the tent loop (but I can deal with that!)
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August 27, 2026 Stayed at: 22-B, Loop: A
We love the campground.
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August 26, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Very nice and family friendly.
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August 24, 2026 Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
Great place to stay. The camp host were very friendly and the park was very clean. Bathrooms (flush toilets) were clean the entire time we were there. Looking forward to going back.
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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 65, Loop: A
nice clean campground
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August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 37, Loop: A
Beautiful lake views, clean bathroom. Large sites with some trees. Well kept
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August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 43, Loop: A
Clean, well maintained, large sites, easy accessible
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August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 93, Loop: B
I love it
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667 Jess Walsh Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697-0182 United States
Elevation: 339 ft
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 mi) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 mi. Turn right onto Jess Walsh Road. Campground entrance is located at the end of the road....
From Winston-Salem, North Carolina, take Highway 421 North (approximately 55 mi) to Exit 286B, turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 mi. 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 mi) before merging onto Highway 421 North towards Wilkesboro/Boone. Continue to Exit 286B (approximately 20 mi), turn left onto Highway 268 and continue for approximately 5 mi. 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.
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 3,646
Nearby city: Mooresville, NC
Approx. 45 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 1,040 ft
Wilkesboro, NC
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