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
Glenda H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Sites need to be kept up better and to much poison ivy and the grass could be mowed a lot better and more weed eating done. Mowers need to NOT mow toward campers.
Glenda H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Sites need to be kept up better and to much poison ivy and the grass could be mowed a lot better and more weed eating done. Mowers need to NOT mow toward campers.
Glenda H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: A
Sites need to be kept up better and to much poison ivy and the grass could be mowed a lot better and more weed eating done. Mowers need to NOT mow toward campers.
gregg m
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: B
Had another great time at Bandits Roost. The site was clean, quiet and relaxing. We always return to enjoy this beautiful place.
gregg m
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: B
Had another great time at Bandits Roost. The site was clean, quiet and relaxing. We always return to enjoy this beautiful place.
gregg m
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 84, Loop: B
Had another great time at Bandits Roost. The site was clean, quiet and relaxing. We always return to enjoy this beautiful place.
Kenneth B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
As a dog owner, we enjoyed walking our dogs in the campground and had a great area to walk them. We noticed that in Loop B there was one doggie bag/ disposal can but not one in Loop A. Also we noted that the amphitheater area was really overgrown with weeds and bushes. I know that we were there at the end of August and they are probably not used as much, but was still was neglected looking.
We really enjoyed our visit, even with first 3 days of rain intermittently, and we are planning on returning next year. Booking seems to go quickly, so we are waiting on Oct 1.
Kenneth B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
As a dog owner, we enjoyed walking our dogs in the campground and had a great area to walk them. We noticed that in Loop B there was one doggie bag/ disposal can but not one in Loop A. Also we noted that the amphitheater area was really overgrown with weeds and bushes. I know that we were there at the end of August and they are probably not used as much, but was still was neglected looking.
We really enjoyed our visit, even with first 3 days of rain intermittently, and we are planning on returning next year. Booking seems to go quickly, so we are waiting on Oct 1.
Kenneth B
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: A
As a dog owner, we enjoyed walking our dogs in the campground and had a great area to walk them. We noticed that in Loop B there was one doggie bag/ disposal can but not one in Loop A. Also we noted that the amphitheater area was really overgrown with weeds and bushes. I know that we were there at the end of August and they are probably not used as much, but was still was neglected looking.
We really enjoyed our visit, even with first 3 days of rain intermittently, and we are planning on returning next year. Booking seems to go quickly, so we are waiting on Oct 1.
Ruth l
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: A
Beautiful park but will pick a different site next time because of our age.
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
