About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
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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
Thomas B
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Bandits Roost is always our favorite place to stay around Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. This seasons hosts/ gate keepers are wonderful folks that we always enjoy seeing. Will be back soon.
Thomas B
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
Bandits roost has been one of my favorite campgrounds over last 20 years however over last two years there is a notable difference in the grounds keeping, landscaping and restroom areas. My last visit I picked up half of a 13 gallon white trash bag of litter at my site when I arrived. Over growth of vegetation around campsite area that used to be routinely trimmed back was overwhelming. I strongly believe the contracted people that now handle all of this just don’t care about the grounds anymore. It seems like they are doing just enough to keep the contract versus hiring people that would actually care for the grounds. I hope this place gets back on track because I would hate to lose such a great area to camp at!!!!
Thomas B
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
Bandits roost has been one of my favorite campgrounds over last 20 years however over last two years there is a notable difference in the grounds keeping, landscaping and restroom areas. My last visit I picked up half of a 13 gallon white trash bag of litter at my site when I arrived. Over growth of vegetation around campsite area that used to be routinely trimmed back was overwhelming. I strongly believe the contracted people that now handle all of this just don’t care about the grounds anymore. It seems like they are doing just enough to keep the contract versus hiring people that would actually care for the grounds. I hope this place gets back on track because I would hate to lose such a great area to camp at!!!!
Thomas B
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: A
Bandits roost has been one of my favorite campgrounds over last 20 years however over last two years there is a notable difference in the grounds keeping, landscaping and restroom areas. My last visit I picked up half of a 13 gallon white trash bag of litter at my site when I arrived. Over growth of vegetation around campsite area that used to be routinely trimmed back was overwhelming. I strongly believe the contracted people that now handle all of this just don’t care about the grounds anymore. It seems like they are doing just enough to keep the contract versus hiring people that would actually care for the grounds. I hope this place gets back on track because I would hate to lose such a great area to camp at!!!!
John C
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
My daughter and I enjoy this campground. We have stayed in many different sites and most are pretty private, all are kept clean and well maintained. The only issue really is that it can be hard to get in on a weekend as it is very popular, for good reason.
John C
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
My daughter and I enjoy this campground. We have stayed in many different sites and most are pretty private, all are kept clean and well maintained. The only issue really is that it can be hard to get in on a weekend as it is very popular, for good reason.
John C
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
My daughter and I enjoy this campground. We have stayed in many different sites and most are pretty private, all are kept clean and well maintained. The only issue really is that it can be hard to get in on a weekend as it is very popular, for good reason.
Danny G
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: A
Great, spacious and clean!
Ashley W
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Very clean family oriented campground. Lots to do we always have fun and the kids love it!
Ashley W
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Very clean family oriented campground. Lots to do we always have fun and the kids love 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 4, 2026
