About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- 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
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
Tammy W
VerifiedApril 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: A
Great first camping trip of the year.
Amy J
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: A
Shortly after my husband got there the campground lost power. We hadn't brought the generator but were able to run off of propane for the few hours it took them to fix the problem. A tree had hot a powerline down the road. The rest of the weekend was great.
Kathy J
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: A
Bandits Roost is not handicap friendly! I've had a recent knee replacement plus my knee and hip is in bad shape. I do have a State Handicap Placard. With that being said, a Park Ranger knocked on our camper door to tell us not to use our electric scooter ( which he insisted it was a golf cart). My husband drives me around on the two person scooter because it's hard for me to walk around to enjoy the park. The Ranger informed us to only use it to take me to the bathhouse (which isn't necessary for me due to our camper having one). He said I needed to be the driver and absolutely no joy riding! Now why would I want to stay in a Park I can't enjoy! I feel this park discriminates against someone who needs a scooter to enjoy the surroundings! We will not be back! We instead left two days early due to basically being confined to our site.
Amy J
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: A
Shortly after my husband got there the campground lost power. We hadn't brought the generator but were able to run off of propane for the few hours it took them to fix the problem. A tree had hot a powerline down the road. The rest of the weekend was great.
Kathy J
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: A
Bandits Roost is not handicap friendly! I've had a recent knee replacement plus my knee and hip is in bad shape. I do have a State Handicap Placard. With that being said, a Park Ranger knocked on our camper door to tell us not to use our electric scooter ( which he insisted it was a golf cart). My husband drives me around on the two person scooter because it's hard for me to walk around to enjoy the park. The Ranger informed us to only use it to take me to the bathhouse (which isn't necessary for me due to our camper having one). He said I needed to be the driver and absolutely no joy riding! Now why would I want to stay in a Park I can't enjoy! I feel this park discriminates against someone who needs a scooter to enjoy the surroundings! We will not be back! We instead left two days early due to basically being confined to our site.
Amy J
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: A
Shortly after my husband got there the campground lost power. We hadn't brought the generator but were able to run off of propane for the few hours it took them to fix the problem. A tree had hot a powerline down the road. The rest of the weekend was great.
Kathy J
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: A
Bandits Roost is not handicap friendly! I've had a recent knee replacement plus my knee and hip is in bad shape. I do have a State Handicap Placard. With that being said, a Park Ranger knocked on our camper door to tell us not to use our electric scooter ( which he insisted it was a golf cart). My husband drives me around on the two person scooter because it's hard for me to walk around to enjoy the park. The Ranger informed us to only use it to take me to the bathhouse (which isn't necessary for me due to our camper having one). He said I needed to be the driver and absolutely no joy riding! Now why would I want to stay in a Park I can't enjoy! I feel this park discriminates against someone who needs a scooter to enjoy the surroundings! We will not be back! We instead left two days early due to basically being confined to our site.
Jack H
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: A
There’s no longer a gatehouse attendant on duty until 3:00 PM. The campground is much less secure now with the gate code so easily broadcasted. There was a late night attempt to steal our expensive bikes right from our campsite around 2:00 AM but a double lock cable spoiled their attempt. Drive thru traffic was very high volume compared to past seasons. And the dogs. My goodness we could have just camped next to our local humane society and listened to constant dogs barking.
The contract maintenance crews are still tearing up more than they fix with equipment and their quality of maintenance is very poor. Still using huge ABC stone on the campsites instead of 78M which is much more suitable and doesn’t splash rock screenings all over your rig in heavy rains.
There was a fallen tree blocking the path to the amphitheater the entire time we were there. Again a terrible lack of competent maintenance.
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
