Bandits Roost
Photo · W Kerr Scott ReservoirThe place
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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 103
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 01 | tent only nonelectric | 12 ft | — | |
| A | 02 | tent only nonelectric | 12 ft | — | |
| A | 03 | tent only nonelectric | 12 ft | — | |
| A | 04 | tent only nonelectric | 12 ft | — | |
| A | 05 | tent only nonelectric | 12 ft | — | |
| A | 06 | tent only nonelectric | 12 ft | — | |
| A | 07 | tent only nonelectric | 12 ft | — | |
| A | 08 | tent only nonelectric | 12 ft | — | |
| A | 09 | tent only nonelectric | 12 ft | — | |
| A | 10 | standard electric | 110 ft | 50 | |
| A | 11 | standard electric | 75 ft | 50 | |
| A | 12 | standard electric | 90 ft | 50 | |
| A | 13 | standard electric | 75 ft | 50 | |
| A | 14 | standard electric | 107 ft | 50 | |
| A | 15 | standard electric | 102 ft | 50 | |
| A | 16 | standard electric | 65 ft | 50 | |
| A | 17 | standard electric | 70 ft | 50 | |
| A | 18 | standard electric | 75 ft | 50 | |
| A | 19 | standard electric | 32 ft | 50 | |
| A | 20 | standard electric | 74 ft | 50 | |
| A | 21 | standard electric | 55 ft | 50 | |
| A | 22-A | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 22-B | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 23-A | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 23-B | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 24 | standard electric | 59 ft | 50 | |
| A | 25 | standard electric | 50 ft | 50 | |
| A | 26 | standard electric | 50 ft | 50 | |
| A | 27 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 28 | standard electric | 105 ft | 50 | |
| A | 29 | standard electric | 55 ft | 50 | |
| A | 30 | standard electric | 26 ft | 50 | |
| A | 31 | standard electric | 25 ft | 50 | |
| A | 32 | standard electric | 39 ft | 50 | |
| A | 33 | standard electric | 40 ft | 50 | |
| A | 34 | standard electric | 35 ft | 50 | |
| A | 35 | standard electric | 59 ft | 50 | |
| A | 36 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 37 | standard electric | 89 ft | 50 | |
| A | 38 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 39 | standard electric | 35 ft | 50 | |
| A | 40 | standard electric | 43 ft | 50 | |
| A | 41 | standard electric | 70 ft | 50 | |
| A | 42 | standard electric | 42 ft | 50 | |
| A | 43 | standard electric | 45 ft | 50 | |
| A | 44 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 45 | standard electric | 76 ft | 50 | |
| A | 46 | standard electric | 63 ft | 50 | |
| A | 47 | standard electric | 67 ft | 50 | |
| A | 48 | standard electric | 75 ft | 50 | |
| A | 49 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| A | 50 | standard electric | 43 ft | 50 | |
| A | 51 | standard electric | 95 ft | 50 | |
| A | 52 | standard electric | 100 ft | 50 | |
| A | 53 | standard electric | 148 ft | 50 | |
| A | 54 | standard electric | 62 ft | 50 | |
| A | 55 | standard electric | 90 ft | 50 | |
| A | 56 | standard electric | 55 ft | 50 | |
| A | 57 | standard electric | 100 ft | 50 | |
| A | 58 | standard electric | 75 ft | 50 |
SHOWING 60 OF 103 SITES
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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