Bandits Roost Campground
W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, North Carolina
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As of October 2026, Bandits Roost Campground is a campground in North Carolina with 103 campsites. Bandits Roost Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Bandits Roost Campground is located at 36.1219° N, 81.2507° W.
- people allowed on 102 of 103 sites
- 6
- people allowed on the largest site
- 50
Bandits Roost Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
35 sites open on Oct 1 at Bandits Roost Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 08:31 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
- Military discount available
Published by Recreation.gov for Bandits Roost Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Bandits Roost Campground
- Standard 85
- Tent 17
- Group 1
- Accessible 2
- Hookups 95
What an RV fits
- 25–29 ft2 sites
- 30–34 ft2 sites
- 35–39 ft5 sites
- 40–44 ft7 sites
- 45–49 ft8 sites
- 50–54 ft6 sites
- 55–59 ft6 sites
- 60–64 ft18 sites
- 65–69 ft3 sites
- 70–74 ft5 sites
- 75–79 ft8 sites
- 80–84 ft1 site
- 85–89 ft1 site
- 90–94 ft3 sites
- 95–99 ft1 site
- 100–104 ft4 sites
- 105–109 ft2 sites
- 110–114 ft1 site
- 115–119 ft1 site
- 145–149 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- showers
- potable water
- dump station
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.
All sites at Bandits Roost Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A | Tent | 6 | - | Electric | - |
| 02 | A | Tent | 6 | - | Electric | - |
| 03 | A | Tent | 6 | - | Electric | - |
| 04 | A | Tent | 6 | - | Electric | - |
| 05 | A | Tent | 6 | - | Electric | - |
| 06 | A | Tent | 6 | - | Electric | - |
| 07 | A | Tent | 6 | - | Electric | - |
| 08 | A | Tent | 6 | - | Electric | - |
| 09 | A | Tent | 6 | - | Electric | - |
| 10 | A | Standard | 6 | 110 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 11 | A | Standard | 6 | 75 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 12 | A | Standard | 6 | 90 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 13 | A | Standard | 6 | 75 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 14 | A | Standard | 6 | 107 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 15 | A | Standard | 6 | 102 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 16 | A | Standard | 6 | 65 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 17 | A | Standard | 6 | 70 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 18 | A | Standard | 6 | 75 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 19 | A | Standard | 6 | 32 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 20 | A | Standard | 6 | 74 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 21 | A | Standard | 6 | 55 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 22-A | A | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 22-B | A | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 23-A | A | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 23-B | A | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 24 | A | Standard | 6 | 59 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 25 | A | Standard | 6 | 50 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 26 | A | Standard | 6 | 50 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 27 | A | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 28 | A | Standard | 6 | 105 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 29 | A | Standard | 6 | 55 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 30 | A | Standard | 6 | 26 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 31 | A | Standard | 6 | 25 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 32 | A | Standard | 6 | 39 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 33 | A | Standard | 6 | 40 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 34 | A | Standard | 6 | 35 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 35 | A | Standard | 6 | 59 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 36 | A | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 37 | A | Standard | 6 | 89 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 38 | A | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 39 | A | Standard | 6 | 35 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 40 | A | Standard | 6 | 43 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 41 | A | Standard | 6 | 70 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 42 | A | Standard | 6 | 42 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 43 | A | Standard | 6 | 45 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 44 | A | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 45 | A | Standard | 6 | 76 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 46 | A | Standard | 6 | 63 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 47 | A | Standard | 6 | 67 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 48 | A | Standard | 6 | 75 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 49 | A | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 50 | A | Standard | 6 | 43 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 51 | A | Standard | 6 | 95 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 52 | A | Standard | 6 | 100 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 53 | A | Standard | 6 | 148 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 54 | A | Standard | 6 | 62 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 55 | A | Standard | 6 | 90 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 56 | A | Standard | 6 | 55 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 57 | A | Standard | 6 | 100 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 58 | A | Standard | 6 | 75 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 59 | A | Standard | 6 | 48 ft | Electric, Water | Accessible |
| 60 | A | Standard | 6 | 70 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 61 | A | Tent | 6 | - | - | - |
| 62 | A | Tent | 6 | - | - | - |
| 63 | A | Tent | 6 | - | - | - |
| 64 | A | Tent | 6 | - | - | - |
| 65 | A | Tent | 6 | - | - | - |
| 66 | A | Tent | 6 | - | - | - |
| 67 | A | Tent | 6 | - | - | - |
| 68 | A | Tent | 6 | - | - | - |
| 69 | A | Standard | 6 | 81 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 70 | A | Standard | 6 | 90 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 71 | B | Standard | 6 | 54 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 72 | B | Standard | 6 | 57 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 73 | B | Standard | 6 | 48 ft | Electric, Water | Accessible |
| 74 | B | Standard | 6 | 64 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 75 | B | Standard | 6 | 77 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 76 | B | Standard | 6 | 75 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 77 | B | Standard | 6 | 63 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 78 | B | Standard | 6 | 66 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 79 | B | Standard | 6 | 43 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 80 | B | Standard | 6 | 31 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 81 | B | Standard | 6 | 45 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 82 | B | Standard | 6 | 70 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 83 | B | Standard | 6 | 45 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 84 | B | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 85 | B | Standard | 6 | 54 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 86 | B | Standard | 6 | 52 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 87 | B | Standard | 6 | 44 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 88 | B | Standard | 6 | 47 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 89 | B | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 90 | B | Standard | 6 | 60 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 91 | B | Standard | 6 | 49 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 92 | B | Standard | 6 | 37 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 93 | B | Standard | 6 | 52 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 94 | B | Standard | 6 | 61 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 95 | B | Standard | 6 | 41 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 96 | B | Standard | 6 | 36 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 97 | B | Standard | 6 | 115 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 98 | B | Standard | 6 | 100 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 99 | B | Standard | 6 | 63 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| 100 | B | Standard | 6 | 49 ft | Electric, Water | - |
| B | B | Group | 50 | - | Electric | - |
About Bandits Roost Campground
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.
Rules and notices at Bandits Roost Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Bandits Roost Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Check out time is 12pm. Check in time 3pm or after. If no attendant is in the gatehouse, Guests will self-check in using the gate code emailed to them at the point the reservation is made.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LAST SELECTED DATE ON CALENDAR IS YOUR DEPARTURE DATE!
ATTENTION: Gatehouse will not make changes to your reservation.
All reservations, changes, and cancellations must be made by the guest using Recreation.gov, by calling 877-444-6777, or using the Recreation.gov moblie app.
The gate code will be delivered to the email address associated with the reservation.
Highly recommend downloading the recreation.gov moblie app from the recreation.gov website prior to arriving at the campground.
Frequently asked Rules and Regulations:
Maximum stay is 14 days within any 30 day period. Changing names on a reservation, changing campsites, or making multiple reservations in order to stay over 14 days is prohibitied .
Golden Age/Access and America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are accepted at this campground. Cardholders receive a 50% discount on camping fees. Cardholder must be present at of check in, show pass and ID, and camp during the entire stay.
Alcoholic beverages and off-road (golf carts, 4-wheelers, etc.) are prohibited.
Camping is permitted in designated campsites only, and only permitted to those who have a reservation. Most campsites have a gravel bases: bring padding for tents. All equipment much be placed within site perimeter.
Quiet hours are from 10pm. to 6am. Generators and music must be cut off at 10pm.
Campers/Customers should not have packages delivered to the Park.
For a full list of rules and regulations, please visit Title 36
Bandits Roost Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Bandits Roost Campground?
Bandits Roost Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 103 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Bandits Roost Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Bandits Roost Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Bandits Roost Campground have?
Bandits Roost Campground has 103 campsites.
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