Bandits Roost
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, near Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
How it compares
- With 103 sites it is the #13 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 30 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 6% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (100 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (86 electric sites).
- 90% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 103 of 103 sites; campfires allowed on 102 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~57 mi, Charlotte ~66 mi, Asheville ~81 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers2 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
17.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.3 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Intermediate: 15.6 miExpert: 0.5 miUnrated: 1.4 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River Greenway | 1.7 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Fish Dam Creek Trail | 1.8 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Warrior Creek | 2.1 mi | 11.3 | Blue | OSM | |
| Drop, Hop and Roll | 2.6 mi | 0.5 | Blue | OSM | |
| Happy Jack | 2.7 mi | 0.2 | Blue | OSM | |
| Berms & Views | 2.7 mi | 1.4 | Blue | OSM | |
| Earthquake | 2.8 mi | 0.5 | Black | OSM | |
| Old Head | 2.8 mi | 1.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| Whippoorwhirl | 2.8 mi | 0.9 | Blue | OSM | |
| The Great Escape | 2.8 mi | 0.2 | Blue | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamby Park W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir |
1.3 | NC | — | 33 | E 50A W | 90 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| W. Kerr Scott Visitor Assistance Center Conference Room W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir |
1.4 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Fish Dam Creek Park W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir |
1.7 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Warrior Creek W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir |
2.4 | NC | — | 63 | E 50A W | 100 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Moravian Falls Family Campground & Cabin Rentals OpenStreetMap listing |
4.2 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Stoney Fork Campground Private campground |
7.6 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.