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Campsite #55 at Bandits Roost Campground, NC
$30
Campsite #55
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 90 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
4/15
Campsite #55 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 90ft driveway, 50 amp hookup, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (16)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 44% |
| 4 star | | 50% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 6% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@BryanS9622527 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #55
Great location with wooded, shady campsites.
Excellent
@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #55
Nice place to camp.
@KennyF7C81055B · Camped on May 10, 2025 at Campsite #55
Restrooms are older and in need of updating. Campground was clean. Host is super nice.
Good
@SusanB4210667 · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #55
Always enjoy camping at Bandits Roost. Clean campground and peaceful too.
@JackH2795231 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #55
Theres no longer a gatehouse attendant on duty until 3:00 PM. The campground is much less secure now with the gate code so easily broadcasted. There was a late night attempt to steal our expensive bikes right from our campsite around 2:00 AM but a double lock cable spoiled their attempt. Drive thru traffic was very high volume compared to past seasons. And the dogs. My goodness we could have just camped next to our local humane society and listened to constant dogs barking. The contract maintenance crews are still tearing up more than they fix with equipment and their quality of maintenance is very poor. Still using huge ABC stone on the campsites instead of 78M which is much more suitable and doesnt splash rock screenings all over your rig in heavy rains. There was a fallen tree blocking the path to the amphitheater the entire time we were there. Again a terrible lack of competent maintenance.
@JamesO5997593 · Camped on Apr 1, 2024 at Campsite #55
I like this place but the recent change of the gate house being closed for days at a time is not a good thing. I hope it's only temporary. There needs to be someone who attempts to enforce the campground rules there as the park rangers who sometimes drive through don't do anything.
Good
@JasonTD840B601 · Camped on Jul 2, 2023 at Campsite #55
Good location with some very large sites.
Good
@CARSENF0FB8044 · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #55
Had to add a block to get auto level system to work. Other than that, the site was very nice, and the park is very well maintained. We stay there just about every year.
@MertonanA6A027 · Camped on Oct 15, 2022 at Campsite #55
Beautiful site. Helpful and friendly staff. Safe environment.
Excellent
@MertonanA6A027 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #55
In spite of the rain off/on everyday and a 40 minute power failure, the campground, lake and campsite very enjoyable.
Excellent
@markb472 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #55
The site 55A was a great spot. We had shade and a small view of the dam. We had plenty of room. Cons there is one. Getting in the site there is a down grade on the pave road getting in the site but not real bad just a heads up. Over all great time and the bathroom and bathhouse is in walking distance. For TV we picked up 12 local channels on a antenna not bad.
Excellent
@TimothyH720 · Camped on Jun 15, 2021 at Campsite #55
Love the shaded sites and the water. The only issue for us was trying to find our site when driving in after dark. The signage is non-existent and the roads are not marked very well. They blend into the night, making navigation near impossible. Very frustrating.
Good
@JackieM7333ED1 · Camped on Oct 14, 2020 at Campsite #55
Great location with close proximity to Blue Ridge Parkway
Excellent
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