Bandits Roost
Bandits Roost is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in North Carolina. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 36.12195, -81.25072
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Environmental Education, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 336-921-3190
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bandits Roost
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-t
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation · 22 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Bumgarner Oil · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit's Roost Campground | RV park | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Berry Mountain Park Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Fort Hamby Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.3 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Dam Site Shelter | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.4 mi | — | Electric |
| Fish Dam Creek Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.7 mi | — | Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.