Bandits Roost

667 Jess Walsh Road, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
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Bandits Roost
Bandits Roost Point

About Bandits Roost

Bandits Roost Campground is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina. Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley, the lake offers extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.

Available sites

103 total sites
RV Sites 85 sites from $30 per night Tent Sites 18 sites from $20 per night

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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103 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 01, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 02, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 03, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 04, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 05, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 06, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 07, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 08, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 09, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 100, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 22-A, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 22-B, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 23-A, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 23-B, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 39, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 42, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 43, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 44, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 45, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
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🚐 46, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 47, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 48, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
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🚐 49, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 50, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 51, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 52, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 53, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 54, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
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🚐 55, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 56, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 57, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
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🚐 58, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 59, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 60, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 ft long
$30
/ per night
⛺ 61, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 62, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 63, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 64, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 65, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 66, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 67, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 68, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
🚐 69, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 81 ft long
$30
/ per night
🚐 70, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 ft long
$30
/ per night
🚐 71, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 72, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 73, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 74, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 75, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 76, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 77, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 78, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 79, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 80, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 81, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 82, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 83, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 84, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 85, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 86, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 87, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 88, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 89, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 90, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 91, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 92, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 93, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 94, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 95, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 96, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 97, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 98, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
🚐 99, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
$30
/ per night
⛺ B, Loop: B Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Full shade
$85
/ per night

Reviews

1975 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 1975 reviews

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5 stars 64.4% (1,271)
4 stars 23.2% (459)
3 stars 7.8% (154)
2 stars 2.7% (53)
1 star 1.9% (38)

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Lisa S

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August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 34, Loop: A

Always love bandits roost. Nice campsites and peaceful camping

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William C

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August 5, 2026 Stayed at: 78, Loop: B

Quiet and well designed

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Bobby W

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August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 53, Loop: A

Park is great. Bathhouses need updating. They haven’t been updated in the 20 years that we’ve been going. Toiletries are out lots of times. Downtown North Wilkesboro is great to visit.

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Marvin R

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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 45, Loop: A

This campground USED to be one of the safest and best kept campgrounds. Now there is no security, no rangers presence, grounds are not completely mowed, the gatehouse is only manned for 3 hours a day. No one knows how to contact anyone when there is no one available. The entrance automatic gate ihas been broken for two years.

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Dale T

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 49, Loop: A

Love this campground.. enjoyed every moment..

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Brett S

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 98, Loop: B

Absolutely loved this campground. So much, we booked for another week and spent 12 days here. The peace, the scenery and the facilities were just what we needed. Can’t wait to go back!!

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Kenneth S

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 60, Loop: A

A+

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Brian P

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 50, Loop: A

I enjoy camping at Bandit's Roost. There are lots of lake activities for the whole family. If I had to make any kind of recommendations, it would be more planned group activities at the campground....anything! Overall, the campground is very nice, wooded and clean.

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Tim W

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July 30, 2026 Stayed at: 78, Loop: B

the kids need to be more supervised they were riding bikes very fast and cars coming. little kids

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Brenda W

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July 29, 2026 Stayed at: 04, Loop: A

Very nice place to camp. Quiet and clean.

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Location & Directions for Bandits Roost

667 Jess Walsh Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697-0182 United States

Elevation: 339 ft

Getting There

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....

Nearest town

Wilkesboro, NC - 6.9 mi

About 12 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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