BANDITS ROOST
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 336-921-3190
- Coordinates
- 36.1219, -81.2507
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is BANDITS ROOST free?
We do not have a fee on record for BANDITS ROOST. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to BANDITS ROOST?
BANDITS ROOST is at 36.1219, -81.2507. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- BERRY MOUNTAIN PARK SHELTER0.6 mi
- FORT HAMBY PARK1.3 mi
- Dam Site Shelter1.4 mi
- W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room1.4 mi
- Fish Dam Creek Park1.7 mi
- KEOWEE PARK SHELTER 2.2 mi
- BOOMER PARK SHELTER2.3 mi
- WARRIOR CREEK2.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
