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Bandits Roost
Total sites: 103
Available Tonight: 35
Available this Weekend: 13
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 35
Available this Weekend: 13
Booking Window: 6 months
1,062 ft
85°F
66°F
66°F
fair
Bandits Roost Campground, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
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 including 18 tent-only sites. 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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Campsite Reviews (460)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 59% | |
| 4 star | 25% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@RobertH1222975 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #66
Couldn't get a tent site when we got there and had to reserve a space by phone. Why?
@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #29
We have tried for a few years to get A29. We enjoyed it so much. The beautiful views of the lake are so good. As always it was clean and the park itself has very good staff. Bandits is our favorite campground in NC.
@DrewB2166244 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #61
Great facilities and amazing lake!
@DonaldG3252262 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #29
Hostess was very polite and friendly. Enjoy our stay.
@RickyS5497024 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #36
Great as always especially staff
@SusanB4210667 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #98
Even though the weather wasn't great, we had a great time. Definitely recommend going by Dixie Donuts for a special treat. We always enjoy our stays at Bandits Roost. Clean campground and nice spots to camp at.
@elizabeth19786 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #19
Great campground! Spacious sites.
@DannyW5038345 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #25
Very nice place I love it. I go there all the time.
@RobertW1226972 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #56
Easy to back into, great view, and very close to level.
@SouaC148C7A825 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #B
As always, the group site was perfect, exactly what we needed. Only complaint I have, I would like for the camp host or guard at the gate tell campers to stay out of the group site when gates are closed. We had our gate closed and people kept opening the gate driving thru or riding bikes thru
@PhyllisTB0B9BB · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #4
Very spacious quiet private campsite. Be prepared to do a lot of steps.
@DelanaSF982762 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #26
Decent Campground with several waterside sites. Could greatly improve by adding sewer hookups and remodelling the bathroom and showers.
@ChrisR8980926 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #18
Great park, large and clean, no bugs , we had a great stay
@LolitaN5FB2B58 · Camped on May 17, 2025 at Campsite #9
Wonderful camping trip for the first time at Bandit Roost. Very large campsite, close with bathhouse and the beach, lots mature tree and shade. Will be back.. oh beautiful lake view and quiet to relaxing..
@JennyFE24AB1BA · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #77
Friendly Quiet campground overall. Swim at the lake and watch the sunset and enjoy the forest setting around you. The trail is a mess and no real place to hike if that is your thing. Bring your boat and enjoy the lake.
@RickyR988C39F9 · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #100
We share campers and rent it out but the Rudd gate lady and the young ranger stated the same camper couldn't be on the lot over 14 day. We have did this for the last 4 years and different camping sites in different states, not only at these places.
@johnc3063297 · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #32
I was in spot 32. It was right next to the water but a very muddy path down to the water. We didn't even try. The spot itself was nice but not level enough to get the auto level to quite work. The loop is pretty tight, really too small for bigger class A rigs. Mine is a 26 foot and I had no problem. We enjoyed the stay.
@JamesO5997593 · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #75
Stayed 5 nights in site 75 in the B loop. Volunteer at the gate was very friendly when we checked in. Site was nice and in good shape. Relaxing location with most things you need nearby in Wilkesboro.
@VickySB9A32E8C · Camped on May 10, 2025 at Campsite #22A
We love this campground. However, we do not like recent changes. The entry gate has been broken for 2 years, with use of movable barriers, making it much less secure. There are no full-time employees to contact with questions or concerns. Park rangers drive through only occasionally. Maintenance of the grounds is sporadic - we had weeds growing through the gravel on our site. All the small trees have been removed on the campsites near the water on the outer loop A and it looks so bare. Yet there are many scrubby small trees growing around other sites that add nothing of value. No problems with litter and we do not use bath houses. We still camp here but not as often as in years past. Most reservations must be scheduled 6 months out.
@KennyF7C81055B · Camped on May 10, 2025 at Campsite #55
Restrooms are older and in need of updating. Campground was clean. Host is super nice.
@DavidC2858387 · Camped on May 8, 2025 at Campsite #75
site was clean and ready for our visit. Staff was welcoming.
@StephenM951052 · Camped on May 6, 2025 at Campsite #22B
We were in the prettiest part of loop A. What a great location. How you managed to arrange that severe thunderstorm with 45 minutes of hail, just for our entertainment (ha ha), I do not understand. OK. the storm wasn't your doing. It really was an enjoyable campground. We will return.
@RonnieCE609179 · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #27
Excellent campground. Beautiful LakeFriendly Staff
@AngelaB3904301 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #22B
Such a wonderful campground! It was our dogs first camping trip and it was amazing! We had a buddy lot and our neighbors were amazing as well! Quiet & peaceful. I nice close get away from home for us
@AngelJCC5BD06A · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #12
Reserved 2 spots for camping. Can't ask for a better place.
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