About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- 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
Joe W
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: A
Bathrooms and showers need to be updated. Sites need to be covered with a fine gravel. Nice large campsites. Camp personnel was friendly and helpful
Thomas K
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: A
The sides were plenty roomy and clean. The grounds were kept very well. The views were great.
Joe W
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: A
Bathrooms and showers need to be updated. Sites need to be covered with a fine gravel. Nice large campsites. Camp personnel was friendly and helpful
Thomas K
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: A
The sides were plenty roomy and clean. The grounds were kept very well. The views were great.
Joe W
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: A
Bathrooms and showers need to be updated. Sites need to be covered with a fine gravel. Nice large campsites. Camp personnel was friendly and helpful
Thomas K
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: A
The sides were plenty roomy and clean. The grounds were kept very well. The views were great.
Danny T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: A
There was no hand soap in the men’s room every time I went there. But otherwise my stay was great!
Danny T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: A
There was no hand soap in the men’s room every time I went there. But otherwise my stay was great!
Danny T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: A
There was no hand soap in the men’s room every time I went there. But otherwise my stay was great!
Richard E
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
Usually, my experience is excellent at Bandits Roost. The last trip began on July 5 and I'm sure that it was hard to keep up with all the 4th of July guest, trash and cleaning. The men's restroom toilets were stopped up the entire trip. with water running out the door into the handicap camp site. Dumpsters were overflowing and trash piled all around the dumpster. Maybe on holidays the core of engineers could get extra help to keep these areas taken care of. The lake is beautiful, quiet, wonderful asset for Wilkes County. We are very appreciative and thankful to be able to enjoy it.
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 5, 2026
