Bandits Roost Campground, Wilkesboro, NC

Bandits Roost Campground in Wilkes county is located 54 min north of Hickory, NC with an elevation of 1,062 feet. There are a total of 103 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. 85 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 148 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 85 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $85.00. Some amenities include shower, sewer hookup, wifi, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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36.12329, -81.24850
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(336) 921-3190 (Information)
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$20 - $85

Campsite Reviews (425)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		59%
4 star		25%
3 star		9%
2 star		3%
1 star		3%

@SteveM7756642 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #60

Excellent location and staff

@RogerD1192777 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #50

We have always loved going here to camp but as of lately the upkeep has been terrible. All the grass had grown so that it was ready to seed out and the campsite had lots of weeds. The landscape tembers need to be replaced and tree limbs cut in the sites. It is very sad because this is our go to spot for camping with it being close to home.

@ThomasH6812009 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #86

Reservoir was beautiful, campsite in the b group was nice and shady. Hurricane Helene came through and cut the trip short by a day. Rangers and hosts were terrific.

@AllanGC3C08081 · Camped on Sep 11, 2024 at Campsite #33

We stayed at Bandits Roost on 09/11 & 12 and the hosts at check in were very friendly & helpful, they even had a highlighted map to get into the campground & to our site (#33). There were 4 or 5 site in our cul de sac off the main road through the campground, backing into our site was easy enough there was a 4-5 inch slope from front to back & had blocks under the rear duals to get us close to level. Our site backed right up to the lake, however, the tall weeds & brush kept us from going down to the shoreline from our site. Restrooms & shower area was just up the hill from our site and were clean. We had fairly good reception (3 bars) on cell phones (Verizon) but didnt note the speed. Very quiet during overnights.

@ThomasP9156982 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #91

Well kept, well managed campground. Beautiful area, would highly recommend.

@MarliO82009297 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #7

We arrived after hours, it was super easy to find our camp spot. Besides the spiders the restroom was clean. Camp area was very clean. Very quiet. The views were amazing. I would recommend this camp ground for sure!

@ElmerPCAF19D40 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #16

Seamless interface. No problems. Very easy.

@WilliamR509139 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #25

Beautiful lake views

@EarlP9651700 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #26

Had a great time, it is a great area to camp.

@ToniS5E87B6986 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #2

The place was very clean and I enjoyed my stay. One thing I could recommend is one more bathhouse. Theres only one close enough to tent campers and theres only two stalls. I had to wait in line to shower.

@AnitaS7133712 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #29

Quiet great place to camp

@DarlaC8B972FFB · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #17

We loved this campground. Great for bike riding, quiet, huge lots. Basketball, disc golf, swimming, so much to do for everyone. Site 17 was a bit weird. Back in, then go downstairs to your camp spot, which was huge. But along our 40' motorhome was just like a 2' walk way to the stairs going down, which we had the bikes at the back, which backed up right to the site next to us so it was a little tight. That being said, the actual campsite with the fire ring area was huge, ig trees, right on the water. Really nice! We have Verizon and could text, without pics, but no actual internet service. Other reviews say Verizon is good, but maybe because we were in the trees?? We didn't get the Blackstone out because it's the 22" and too heavy for the hubs to carry down the stairs, so we used the Ninja Speedi all weekend. We liked it so much we booked another stay already!

@kathyw5253751D · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #82

Bathhouse needed updating. Overall it was dirty. Campsite had lingering trash laying around. Lake was beautiful. Could have used more signage.

@JimmieCEFC7F28 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #66

I've always enjoyed campouts with friends at Bandits Roost. You need a map or directions to your campsite, the numbers jump all over the place and don't make sense to me. There were missing signs directing me to my campsite and I drove the entire campground before finding my site.

@DianneM48BF3C8 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #36

I've always loved this place because you can see the lake and it's a beautiful place but in the past couple of years, they have been running down some. I wish they would cut down all the overgrown grass and weeds and try to kill out all the poison oak'

@CherylL8048658 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #26

Enjoyed our week at Bandits Roost.

@KurtM5307530 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #20

We enjoyed our stay

@LucyB019362A52 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #5

Bandits Roost is an excellent campground. We had direct access to the lake from our campsite, the mountain biking OVT trail leaves right from camp, and there is a water spigot right at the top of the site. Bathhouse is nearby and clean. Lovely spot, quiet and peaceful.

@LindaE6667754 · Camped on Jul 27, 2024 at Campsite #28

Lot 28A is a premier spot on the point of the cove. Check-in was quick, easy and friendly service. Bath Houses were not the best we have seen. We recommend this campground and look forward to returning.

@RobinG2259000 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #83

The campground was very peaceful and the grandbaby had a great time at the swimming area.

@ThomasK0BDD9AD · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #54

The sides were plenty roomy and clean. The grounds were kept very well. The views were great.

@JoeW8718686 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #53

Bathrooms and showers need to be updated. Sites need to be covered with a fine gravel. Nice large campsites. Camp personnel was friendly and helpful

@DannyT6965365 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #27

There was no hand soap in the mens room every time I went there. But otherwise my stay was great!

@DavidK6336379 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #26

Broken gate, the peninsula bathroom and shower were flooded and not very clean, had to use the boat launch side. Camp host was great and check in was very simple this year. Sites were very clean

@JulieL6668775 · Camped on Jul 6, 2024 at Campsite #29

Beautiful camp ground however not as well maintained as years past and was not secure. Many rule changes this year including noon check out time reducing the amount of time we can enjoy our stay. Very limited ranger patrol, no control over pets with out leases, boats were docked beside swimming area all week, bath houses were not stocked with soap all week, camp sites were covered in ankle deep weeds, lack of any ranger presence made it not seem safe like past years. Very sad:(

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