Can you reserve a site at Bandits Roost?

Yes, Bandits Roost is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Bandits Roost?

148 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bandits Roost?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bandits Roost.

Are campfires allowed at Bandits Roost?

Campfires are allowed at Bandits Roost. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bandits Roost

Campground · North Carolina · 103 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

103
Bookable sites: 148 ft
Max rig length: up to 50
People per site: 2
Accessible sites: 1,113 ft
Elevation

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.

The facts

103 bookable sites
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 148 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: A, B

Site types

85 Standard Electric
17 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

103 campsites at Bandits Roost

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
01	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	12 ft	6	🐾
02	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	12 ft	6	🐾
03	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	12 ft	6	🐾
04	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	12 ft	6	🐾
05	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	12 ft	6	🐾
06	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	12 ft	6	🐾
07	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	12 ft	6	🐾
08	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	12 ft	6	🐾
09	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	12 ft	6	🐾
10	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	110 ft	6	🐾
11	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	6	🐾
12	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	90 ft	6	🐾
13	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	6	🐾
14	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	107 ft	6	🐾
15	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	102 ft	6	🐾
16	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	65 ft	6	🐾
17	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	70 ft	6	🐾
18	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	75 ft	6	🐾
19	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	32 ft	6	🐾
20	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	74 ft	6	🐾
21	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	55 ft	6	🐾
22-A	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	60 ft	6	🐾
22-B	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	60 ft	6	🐾
23-A	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	60 ft	6	🐾
23-B	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	60 ft	6	🐾
24	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	59 ft	6	🐾
25	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	6	🐾
26	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	6	🐾
27	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	60 ft	6	🐾
28	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	105 ft	6	🐾
29	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	55 ft	6	🐾
30	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	26 ft	6	🐾
31	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	25 ft	6	🐾
32	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	39 ft	6	🐾
33	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	40 ft	6	🐾
34	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	35 ft	6	🐾
35	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	59 ft	6	🐾
36	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	6	🐾
37	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	89 ft	6	🐾
38	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	6	🐾
39	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
40	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	43 ft	6	🐾
41	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	70 ft	6	🐾
42	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	6	🐾
43	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
44	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	6	🐾
45	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	76 ft	6	🐾
46	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	63 ft	6	🐾
47	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	67 ft	6	🐾
48	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	6	🐾
49	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	6	🐾
50	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	43 ft	6	🐾
51	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	95 ft	6	🐾
52	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	100 ft	6	🐾
53	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	148 ft	6	🐾
54	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	62 ft	6	🐾
55	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	90 ft	6	🐾
56	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	55 ft	6	🐾
57	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	100 ft	6	🐾
58	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	75 ft	6	🐾
59	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	48 ft	6	♿ 🐾
60	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	70 ft	6	🐾
61	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
62	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
63	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
64	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
65	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
66	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
67	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
68	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
69	A	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	81 ft	6	🐾
70	A	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	90 ft	6	🐾
100	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	49 ft	6	🐾
71	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	54 ft	6	🐾
72	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	57 ft	6	🐾
73	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	48 ft	6	♿ 🐾
74	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	64 ft	6	🐾
75	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	77 ft	6	🐾
76	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	75 ft	6	🐾
77	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	63 ft	6	🐾
78	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	66 ft	6	🐾
79	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	43 ft	6	🐾
80	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	31 ft	6	🐾
81	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
82	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	70 ft	6	🐾
83	B	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
84	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	6	🐾
85	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	54 ft	6	🐾
86	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	52 ft	6	🐾
87	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	44 ft	6	🐾
88	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	47 ft	6	🐾
89	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	6	🐾
90	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	6	🐾
91	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	49 ft	6	🐾
92	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	37 ft	6	🐾
93	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	52 ft	6	🐾
94	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	61 ft	6	🐾
95	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	41 ft	6	🐾
96	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	36 ft	6	🐾
97	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	115 ft	6	🐾
98	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	100 ft	6	🐾
99	B	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	63 ft	6	🐾
B	B	Group Standard Electric	—	Gravel	—	—	50	🐾

Getting there

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

36.12195, -81.25072 · 36°7'19.0"N 81°15'2.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	53	61	71	78	85	88	86	81	72	61	52
Low °F	27	29	36	44	54	62	66	65	59	46	36	30
Precip in	4.5	3.4	4.5	4.8	4.7	4.3	4.3	5.6	4.4	3.9	3.5	4.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bandits Roost

Can you reserve a site at Bandits Roost?: Yes, Bandits Roost is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bandits Roost have?: 103 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Bandits Roost?: 148 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bandits Roost?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bandits Roost.
Does Bandits Roost have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Bandits Roost?: Campfires are allowed at Bandits Roost. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Bandits Roost

Berry Mountain Park Shelter 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fort Hamby Park 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dam Site Shelter 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fish Dam Creek Park 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Keowee Park Shelter 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boomer Park Shelter 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Warrior Creek 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Basin Cove Backcountry Camping 19.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Doughton Park Campground 21.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir Visitor Center 1.4 mi · Visitor Center
Green Park Inn 23 mi · Facility

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Contact

Phone 336-921-3190
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-18.

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