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About Bandits Roost
Number of accommodations: 103
Activities & Attractions
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Boating
Fishing
Hiking
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Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Swimming
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
Brenda G
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: A
Fall is a great time to camp at Bandit's Roost. It was very serene and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend this campground.
Brenda G
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: A
Fall is a great time to camp at Bandit's Roost. It was very serene and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend this campground.
Doug D
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
Great Campground. Great Staff!
Doug D
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
Great Campground. Great Staff!
Doug D
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: A
Great Campground. Great Staff!
Meagan R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Great camping spot! Awesome tent spots. Our 3 time back. And more to come. Great location with great hosts. Thanks for having us!
Meagan R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Great camping spot! Awesome tent spots. Our 3 time back. And more to come. Great location with great hosts. Thanks for having us!
Meagan R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Great camping spot! Awesome tent spots. Our 3 time back. And more to come. Great location with great hosts. Thanks for having us!
Linda G
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 95, Loop: B
Camp site was terribly unlevel. Showers were passable. Camp host were totally excellent, Extremely helpful and friendly.
gregg m
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: A
Always enjoy staying at Bandits Roost. Lots to do there - mtn. biking, paddle boarding, & boating. The boat launch is really handy for paddle boarding & boating, & bike trail starts right there at the gatehouse. How convenient is that? One small "glitch" however - the trash pickup seemed like it was late, because when we got there, the dumpsters were overflowing, onto the ground. This was cleaned up the next morning, however. We stayed there several times this summer, & that was the first time I'd seen that, so it's not a regular occurrence. Also, the cleaning staff really does a good job keeping the bathrooms clean. I know that is not an easy job.
Suggestion - the mens showers on the "A" loop could use benches or chairs to sit on, & set your clothes on. Also, it would make getting dressed & your shoes on easier.
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
