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$30/night
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About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Fishing
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Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
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Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (1925)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost campground offers beautiful lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. However, some areas, including the bathhouses and fire pits, require updates and maintenance, and there are occasional issues with the entrance gate and site cleanliness between campers. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandits Roost campground offers beautiful lake views, clean and well-maintained facilities, and spacious sites, making it a popular choice for campers. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. However, some areas, including the bathhouses and fire pits, require updates and maintenance, and there are occasional issues with the entrance gate and site cleanliness between campers. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many.
Review Summary
george s
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
Very enjoyable stay. Some sites are a bit close together and some need additional fine gravel added to get them level. Bathhouse was old, but we'll maintained. Dump station was not easy to access, but worked.
george s
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
Very enjoyable stay. Some sites are a bit close together and some need additional fine gravel added to get them level. Bathhouse was old, but we'll maintained. Dump station was not easy to access, but worked.
george s
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: B
Very enjoyable stay. Some sites are a bit close together and some need additional fine gravel added to get them level. Bathhouse was old, but we'll maintained. Dump station was not easy to access, but worked.
Ruth l
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: A
Beautiful park but will pick a different site next time because of our age.
Ruth l
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: A
Beautiful park but will pick a different site next time because of our age.
Ruth l
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: A
Beautiful park but will pick a different site next time because of our age.
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.
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.
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.
Elevation: 339 feet
6.9 mi drive to downtown Wilkesboro (about 12 min)
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Last updated: September 11, 2026
