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BANDITS ROOST (NC), NC

Description

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 opportunity for all outdoor recreational activities. The campground offers 100 campsites which include 17 tents sites and 83 standard sites with water and electric hookups. A very popular group tent area consists of a covered shelter with electricity, grill, 6 tables, water, and 7 individual tent pads. Bandits Roost is also one of the locations of an Overmountain Victory Trailhead. W. Kerr Scott Reservoir offers over 25 miles of mountain bike trails and multi-purpose trails. For more information, please visit our site at: www.saw.usace.army.mil/wkscott/index.htm

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Amphitheater
  • Basketball Net/Court
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood Sales
  • Fishing Lake
  • Flush Toilet
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking Trail
  • Park Attendant
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trash Disposal
Within 10 Miles
  • Mountain Biking Trails

Alerts and Important Information

The campground is open from April 1 through October 31. A park attendant is on duty Sunday - Thursday from 9am to 9pm. On Friday and Saturday from 8am to 10pm. The gate house phone number is 336-921-3190. All campsites are reservable. All reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. All over the phone reservations must be made through the NRRS call center. Reservations can be made at the gate house (in person only), online at recreation.gov, or over the phone with the NRRS call center. Camping fees: Tent only site: $18.00-$19.00 Standard electric sites: $22.00 - $25.00 Group camping area is $75 per night. Maximum of two vehicles allowed per site. Extra vehicles will be charged $4 per vehicle per day. No alcohol allowed. No ATVs or other off road vehicles are allowed.

Getting There:

Bandits Roost (NC)
667 Jess Walsh Road
Wilkesboro NC 28697-0182

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.11972, -81.24528

From Winston-Salem, NC: Take US Highway 421 north to Wilkesboro. Take the Highway 268 exit and follow Highway 268 West approximately 6 miles. Turn right onto Jess Walsh Road, which is just past Goshen Fire Department. Continue on Jess Walsh Road to the end. The park attendant station will be at the end of Jess Walsh Road. Watch for signs on Highway 268.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (336)921-3190