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| Location | Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$85/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (896 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 100 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 20A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 86 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More North Carolina RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Bandits Roost, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night.jpg&w=3200&q=75)
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Bandits Roost is a Recreation.gov campground in Wilkesboro. It lists 86 RV or RV/tent sites and 17 tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 86 sites have electric. Listed amenities include a dump station and a boat ramp, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 103 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 65 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 61 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 01 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 02 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 09 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 05 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 04 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 62 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 64 tent only nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (896 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Nice campground overall just wish they had full hookup”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
667 Jess Walsh Road
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Bandits Roost sits on the south shore of the 1,475-acre W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in the Yadkin River Valley just outside Wilkesboro, North Carolina, a roughly one-hour drive from Winston-Salem and about 90 minutes from Charlotte along Highway 421. The setting is gently rolling foothills of the eastern Blue Ridge where mixed hardwoods sycamore, poplar, oak and hickory fringe the water and fields, and common sightings include white-tailed deer, songbirds and the occasional black bear. Water is the draw here: anglers cast for channel catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, threadfin shad and both striped and hybrid striped bass, while paddlers and powerboats use the lake for canoeing, kayaking and boating. Trails radiate away from the campground, including a trailhead for the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail directly at the site, and another 25 miles of multi-use routes at Warrior Creek and Dark Mountain for hiking and mountain biking. Beyond active recreation, the area supports environmental education and historic interpretation tied to the reservoir and regional landscape, and quieter pursuits wildlife viewing, picnicking and shoreline walks are all readily available. The campground itself has 103 sites in two loops (Loop A: 72 sites; Loop B: 31 sites) that accommodate different styles of camping: 86 sites are reserved for both RVs and tents, while 17 are tent-only, and the sites with hookups provide water and electric service. Facilities are straightforward and practical: flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station meet basic needs, and the site provides a boat ramp and a swim beach for lake access. Families and groups will find a playground, a basketball court and an amphitheater on site, and a popular group tent area includes a covered shelter with water and electricity, a grill, six picnic tables and seven tent pads for organized gatherings. Policies on fees, reservations and seasonal availability vary, so campers should check current information online or call the managing office before arrival; the campground is vehicle-accessible from Jess Walsh Road on the reservoir's south side and supports a range of activities listed for the park, from auto touring and fishing to water sports, camping, historic-site visits and other concession-based recreation.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
Picks are 75 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)), about 65 mi straight-line from Bandits Roost. RV rentals in Charlotte
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Pick up in Troutman| – |
| X |
| $20 |
| 66 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 03 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 68 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 06 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 08 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 63 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 67 tent only nonelectric | – | X | $20 |
| 30 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 32 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 81 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 58 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 78 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 96 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 60 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 95 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 29 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 27 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 86 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 76 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 10 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 55 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 83 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 42 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 37 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 88 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 54 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 50 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 21 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 72 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
| 38 standard electric | – | X | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Bandits Roost. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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