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
Danny T
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: A
Campsites are large and pretty well maintained. Views of the lake are awesome!
Sonja N
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
The campground is fine with the exception that most sites need add'l gravel because they have mud holes (some of them quite large) when it rains. This review however is for the people that have set new rules in place.
This is in regards to this years change to the check out time, moving it from 3pm to 12pm. If you've ever camped, then you would realize how long it takes to pack up your campsite, particularly if you like to stay organized and pack items back up so you know where to find everything on your next trip, as opposed to half-hazardly "tossing" your items into any space you can pitch them into.
You also have to wait until the prior nights dew can dry from your belongings, so they do not mold/mildew by putting them up wet, like camping mats, chairs, hammock, grill covers, RV awning, etc.
And if you have ever tent camped, thats an entirely different story with all that must be dry before you pack it back up.
In addition to packing up the outdoor supplies, you also have to store away everything inside your camper to make it travel ready, plus we do like to eat when we are camping and it woud be nice if time allowed you to fix breakfast & possibly lunch before you have it hit the road, which unfortunately does require extra time on your check out day.
I don't think the individuals who implemented this new check out time, thought it through very well and its abundantly clear that they have never camped or they would know how absurd this check out time is. This cannot be compared to a hotel, where you only have to pack up your suitcase and check out.
Please consider reinstating the 3pm checkout. We, and MANY of our friends, have camped at this campground for years and hate to consider changing to a different facility due to this & other thoughtless new rules that have come into effect since last year, like an unattended Gatehouse. Don't get me started on all that can wrong with that & the chaos & safety concerns that can ensue by that "non-bright" idea. Thanks
Danny T
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: A
Campsites are large and pretty well maintained. Views of the lake are awesome!
Sonja N
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: A
The campground is fine with the exception that most sites need add'l gravel because they have mud holes (some of them quite large) when it rains. This review however is for the people that have set new rules in place.
This is in regards to this years change to the check out time, moving it from 3pm to 12pm. If you've ever camped, then you would realize how long it takes to pack up your campsite, particularly if you like to stay organized and pack items back up so you know where to find everything on your next trip, as opposed to half-hazardly "tossing" your items into any space you can pitch them into.
You also have to wait until the prior nights dew can dry from your belongings, so they do not mold/mildew by putting them up wet, like camping mats, chairs, hammock, grill covers, RV awning, etc.
And if you have ever tent camped, thats an entirely different story with all that must be dry before you pack it back up.
In addition to packing up the outdoor supplies, you also have to store away everything inside your camper to make it travel ready, plus we do like to eat when we are camping and it woud be nice if time allowed you to fix breakfast & possibly lunch before you have it hit the road, which unfortunately does require extra time on your check out day.
I don't think the individuals who implemented this new check out time, thought it through very well and its abundantly clear that they have never camped or they would know how absurd this check out time is. This cannot be compared to a hotel, where you only have to pack up your suitcase and check out.
Please consider reinstating the 3pm checkout. We, and MANY of our friends, have camped at this campground for years and hate to consider changing to a different facility due to this & other thoughtless new rules that have come into effect since last year, like an unattended Gatehouse. Don't get me started on all that can wrong with that & the chaos & safety concerns that can ensue by that "non-bright" idea. Thanks
Danny T
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: A
Campsites are large and pretty well maintained. Views of the lake are awesome!
Mark V
VerifiedApril 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: B
Clean sites, many with a water view. Active lake and beach for families with kids
H B U
VerifiedApril 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: A
great experience
Jackie M
VerifiedApril 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: A
Good hiking
Darlene C
VerifiedApril 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
This was our first trip to bandits roost. We loved it! Peaceful, laid-back, quiet, and beautiful. Plan to visit again in June.
Dennis H
VerifiedApril 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Good park to camp with friends
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
