Campsite #16 at Bandits Roost Campground, NC

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Campsite #16 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 65ft driveway, 50 amp hookup, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water

Campsite Reviews (18)

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@AnthonyH905783 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #16
We reserved site 16A, which from the campground map as well as photos on the website, appears to be on the water as well as an individual campsite. It turns out that site 17A puts another camper basically in front of you (albeit off to the side) and that site 17A is tiered (picnic table, grill & fire ring down a set of stairs) so THEY have the lakeside site. This is true of several sites. But, there is a very convenient & nice boat launch available & lake is great to paddle in. The mountain bike trails are challenging but also very accessible. Restrooms/showers are old, but clean & good strong hot showers! Very nice helpful park volunteers.
@RenaP6A14F5967 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #16
Love this campground. It's clean, everyone is well behaved. Clean bathrooms and a gorgeous lake.
@ElmerPCAF19D40 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #16
Seamless interface. No problems. Very easy.
@GeorgeH6468277 · Camped on Sep 29, 2023 at Campsite #16
Pretty location. I was a bit in and out but loved my stay.
@PamelaB1876087 · Camped on Sep 16, 2022 at Campsite #16
I had site 16 the upper of a double site but if was wonderful, I could still see the lake thru the trees! A short walk with the dog brought us to the point with nothing but water around you, it was stunning! A swimming area looked fun. Everyone I met was so friendly, I had a fabulous time, tried to book another weekend but alas all full!I did get a spot at Fort Hamby, I hope it's as great of an experience as I had at Bandits. Loved it!
@JERRYH8455525 · Camped on May 15, 2022 at Campsite #16
need to level the sire some more
@JohnLOF7E0F272 · Camped on Apr 1, 2022 at Campsite #16
This was our first camping trip of 2022. The Camp Host were very friendly and Bandits Roost is our favorite campground.
@PaulC8096585 · Camped on Oct 11, 2021 at Campsite #16
The staff were friendly and helpful! Our site 16a was wonderful and spacious. The bathhouse was clean but could use something to set your belongings on while taking a shower.
@PaulC199 · Camped on Oct 11, 2021 at Campsite #16
The staff were friendly and helpful! Our site 16a was wonderful and spacious. The bathhouse was clean but could use something to set your belongings on while taking a shower.
@LarryB906 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #16
We had to much rain but the stay was good . Not much activity out doors this trip.
@LarryB8653126 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #16
We had to much rain but the stay was good . Not much activity out doors this trip.
@DavidW3121249 · Camped on Oct 2, 2021 at Campsite #16
We were in site 16 with a 32 foot class C, site required little leveling, nice amount of shade and still a view of the reservoir. Sites 19-23 looked like good shaded sites with views for a future stay but be warned the peninsula pull through sites have great views but no shade. Did not use bathroom facilities but dump station was great. Planning on a return trip with kayaks.
@MelanieY732A92 · Camped on Aug 29, 2021 at Campsite #16
It's very beautiful there. Kept very clean. Only complaint I'd have is we left a day early because of tropical storm Ida was coming. We thought it best to go home
@MelanieY110 · Camped on Aug 29, 2021 at Campsite #16
It's very beautiful there. Kept very clean. Only complaint I'd have is we left a day early because of tropical storm Ida was coming. We thought it best to go home
@markm689 · Camped on Jul 1, 2021 at Campsite #16
Campsite was very clean. Great view of the lake. Bathrooms were also clean and convenient. It was also great to mountain bike to the trail head which is attached the the camping area for the OVT/Dark Mountain trails.
@MarkM2223984 · Camped on Jul 1, 2021 at Campsite #16
Campsite was very clean. Great view of the lake. Bathrooms were also clean and convenient. It was also great to mountain bike to the trail head which is attached the the camping area for the OVT/Dark Mountain trails.
@RandyS7957196 · Camped on Oct 25, 2020 at Campsite #16
This is absolutely one of the finest parks in America! Great employees and great campsites. Were coming back in the spring with the boat.
@RickyO8072918 · Camped on Aug 8, 2020 at Campsite #16
Excellent campground

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