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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

336-921-3190

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Bandits Roost, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Overmountain Victory National Historic TrailHike · 55.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.0 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Abingdon to Kings Mountain State Park.

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• Warrior CreekTrailhead · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Headwaters HubTrailhead · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 5Hike · 85.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 12.9 mi from camp

  The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is a developing long distance hiking trail, which connects the Great Smokys to the Outer Banks. OpenStreetMap

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• Flat Rock Ridge TrailHike · 4.7 mi long · 18.3 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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• Grassy Gap Fire RoadHike · 6.2 mi long · 18.5 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by National Park Service.

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Scenic sights

• Fish Dam Creek OverlookViewpoint · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Blood Creek OverlookViewpoint · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Moravian FallsWaterfall · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• Amadehy FallsWaterfall · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• The LumpPeak · 3,524 ft · 12.7 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Appalachian Mountain Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 23.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.