About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
Adrienne C
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: B
Disappointed in the changes, especially the lack of staff on duty. Enforcement of policies and rules were lacking, if not absent. Small children were running around all over the place with no supervision, riding and walking through campsites, and not adhering to Quiet Time. I had an issue with the power box and breaker but there was nobody to contact on the matter. Been coming here every year since my childhood so I’m definitely disappointed.
Peter D
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
The park is neglected. Our site was so uneven that we were unable to level the trailer. The bathroom was dirty with peeling paint. The door to the bathroom has not seen any paint in a decade and was not cleaned in month. We were tempted to use gloves to go into the bathroom. The steps from our site to the bathroom were uneven and not maintained.
This all said, we left after one night.
Peter from Wallkill
Peter D
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
The park is neglected. Our site was so uneven that we were unable to level the trailer. The bathroom was dirty with peeling paint. The door to the bathroom has not seen any paint in a decade and was not cleaned in month. We were tempted to use gloves to go into the bathroom. The steps from our site to the bathroom were uneven and not maintained.
This all said, we left after one night.
Peter from Wallkill
Peter D
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
The park is neglected. Our site was so uneven that we were unable to level the trailer. The bathroom was dirty with peeling paint. The door to the bathroom has not seen any paint in a decade and was not cleaned in month. We were tempted to use gloves to go into the bathroom. The steps from our site to the bathroom were uneven and not maintained.
This all said, we left after one night.
Peter from Wallkill
Terry H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: B
We had a great experience at Bandit Roost. The site was clean, and the host, Jill, was very helpful. Not to mention the lake. Camping there is lots of fun.
Katie M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
We had a wonderful, fun-filled, family weekend. The campground has a lot to offer and was very well maintained. We can’t wait to go back!
Judy L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
Best campground in area. Bob and Peg Bundy are the best. They are so friendly and helpful. Bob amazes me how he keeps each spot cleaned up for next arrival. He even pressure cleans the picnic tables and cleans out the fire pits. Bath houses are kept clean and we feel very safe at Bandits Roost. Campers are mostly open for conversations. Access to campground is very easy and managable.
Terry H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 92, Loop: B
We had a great experience at Bandit Roost. The site was clean, and the host, Jill, was very helpful. Not to mention the lake. Camping there is lots of fun.
Katie M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
We had a wonderful, fun-filled, family weekend. The campground has a lot to offer and was very well maintained. We can’t wait to go back!
Judy L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 82, Loop: B
Best campground in area. Bob and Peg Bundy are the best. They are so friendly and helpful. Bob amazes me how he keeps each spot cleaned up for next arrival. He even pressure cleans the picnic tables and cleans out the fire pits. Bath houses are kept clean and we feel very safe at Bandits Roost. Campers are mostly open for conversations. Access to campground is very easy and managable.
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
