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
Shannon C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
Great campground! Mostly quiet at night. Lots of boat traffic which is ex0ected with the lake. Definitely will come back! A must bear by is Dixie Donuts...you won't regret it!
William H W
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: A
Nice campground and good people to deal with. Will be going back first chance I get!
William H W
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: A
Nice campground and good people to deal with. Will be going back first chance I get!
William H W
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: A
Nice campground and good people to deal with. Will be going back first chance I get!
Terry Michael S
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: A
There are some great sites at this campground. We picked based on website pictures and did well. However many sites could be very difficult to back in to due to narrowness of site and slopes. Need more lighting at the bath house. There were only two showers, and no bench and no separation between the dry/wet areas of shower. As you entered the shower house, you could see into the shower. My wife was very uncomfortable. For that reason alone, we likely won't be back. If you have a dry bath in your camper and don't use the bath house, this is a beautiful campground. Wilkesboro was a great place to visit
Terry Michael S
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: A
There are some great sites at this campground. We picked based on website pictures and did well. However many sites could be very difficult to back in to due to narrowness of site and slopes. Need more lighting at the bath house. There were only two showers, and no bench and no separation between the dry/wet areas of shower. As you entered the shower house, you could see into the shower. My wife was very uncomfortable. For that reason alone, we likely won't be back. If you have a dry bath in your camper and don't use the bath house, this is a beautiful campground. Wilkesboro was a great place to visit
Terry Michael S
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: A
There are some great sites at this campground. We picked based on website pictures and did well. However many sites could be very difficult to back in to due to narrowness of site and slopes. Need more lighting at the bath house. There were only two showers, and no bench and no separation between the dry/wet areas of shower. As you entered the shower house, you could see into the shower. My wife was very uncomfortable. For that reason alone, we likely won't be back. If you have a dry bath in your camper and don't use the bath house, this is a beautiful campground. Wilkesboro was a great place to visit
Walter M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
As usual Bandits Roost was well maintained, staff very friendly and helpful. I know we will be returning!
Walter M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
As usual Bandits Roost was well maintained, staff very friendly and helpful. I know we will be returning!
Walter M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
As usual Bandits Roost was well maintained, staff very friendly and helpful. I know we will be returning!
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
