Bandits Roost

667 Jess Walsh Road
WILKESBORO, NC 28697-0182

Overview

Bandits Roost Campground is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina.

Constructed in the beautiful Yadkin River Valley, the lake offers extensive opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.

Recreation

The 1,475-acre reservoir offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find channel catfish, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, spotted bass, striped bass, and hybrid striped bass. Miles of multi-use trails, that allow hiking and mountain biking, surround the lake, including the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, which has a trailhead at the campground. An additional 25 miles of trails can be found at the Warrior Creek and Dark Mountain areas.

Facilities

The campground offers 102 campsites, including 17 tents sites and 85 standard sites with water and electric hookups. The popular group tent area offers a covered shelter with water and electricity, a grill, six tables and seven tent pads. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, swim beach, playground, basketball court and amphitheater offer additional recreation opportunities.

Natural Features

The gentle Yadkin River flows through its scenic namesake valley in the foothills of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains. Forests of mixed hardwoods, including sycamore, poplar, oak and hickory, cover the region. Wildlife is abundant in the valley. White-tailed deer, black bear, eastern cottontails and more can be found among the hills. Birds in the area include wild turkey, woodpeckers, Carolina chickadees, red-eyed vireo, ovenbirds, mallards and wood ducks.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (336) 921-3390 for general information.

Camp site features

Across 103 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 86 of 103 sites
Water hookups: 85 of 103 sites
Fire pit: 102 of 103 sites
Picnic table: 102 of 103 sites
Pets allowed: all 103 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 103 sites
Group sites: 1 of 103 sites
Longest RV: 148 ft
Largest party: 50 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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. Physical address is 667 Jess Walsh Road Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

1,093 reviews

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David B

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Reviewed 14 days ago

One of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed at! My camp spot was very spacious and had an incredible view. Everyone was very nice to me and made me feel like I was at Home. Will definitely be back!

Jimmy H

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Reviewed 20 days ago

We had great time although the water was very high from the flash flood. We met back up with some friends we made in the spring there at Bandits Roost. Beautiful place! Wished they were opened longer in the fall for the leaves to change.

Gene A

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Reviewed 22 days ago

went the first week of october wonderful just wished it would stay open longer , it was not crowded very quiet ,

Dale C

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Reviewed 22 days ago

We stayed in the tent area, very private, were able to launch kayaks from our site, although had quite a few steps down to the campsite. Seemed odd that there was only one 2 restroom for the whole area.

Angie W

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Reviewed 24 days ago

Bath house cleaner than previous years. Overall a better experience in keeping things taken care of and the grounds than the past few years. Excellent camp host, very friendly.

Jeff A

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Excellent experience.

Availability

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