W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, North Carolina
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricyes
Also: Confirmed: showers, flush toilets, a dump station and online reservations.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups 30 or 50 amp: what can run at once? Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Yes
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- 50 amp sites Yes
- Pull-through sites Yes
- Accessible sites Yes
- Pets allowed Yes
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 103
- Elevation
- 1,113 ft
- Phone
- (336) 921-3190 (campground or managing office)
- At the sites
- Of 103 sites: 85 with 50 amp, 13 pull-through, 2 accessible, 29 by the water, 80 with shade. Usual check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM. (official campsite list; check your own site when you book)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 36.12195, -81.25072 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
No photo yetFort Hamby Park1.3 mi straight-line · Electric hookups- No photo yetWarrior Creek2.4 mi straight-line · Electric hookups
Basin Cove Backcountry Camping19.2 mi straight-line · 8 sites
See 2 more nearby
- Doughton Park Campground 21.9 mi straight-line
- Julian Price Campground 26.8 mi straight-line
Distances are straight lines, not driving routes or times.
Nearby services propane, EV charging, dump station, water
Propane
- U-Haul Moving & Storage - Boone 26.9 mi · Boone, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-297-1723
- U-Haul Moving & Storage - West Hickory 28.4 mi · Hickory, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-358-3669
- Blossman Gas Inc 29.2 mi · Vilas, NC · propane fuelingMap · 828-297-5399
Vehicle propane stations; many hardware stores, RV parks and campground stores also refill tanks - call first.
EV charging
- MAIN STREET COMMONS #2 5.8 mi · Wilkesboro, NC · 2 Level 2, ChargePoint NetworkMap · 888-758-4389
- MAIN STREET COMMONS #1 5.8 mi · Wilkesboro, NC · 2 Level 2, ChargePoint NetworkMap · 888-758-4389
- 402 S Bridge St 5.8 mi · Wilkesboro, NC · 4 fast, EV ConnectMap · 866-816-7584
Public chargers; check the network app for hours and prices.
Dump station
- Warrior Creek 2.4 mi
- Doughton Park Campground 21.9 mi
- Julian Price Campground 26.8 mi
At these campgrounds - ask whether non-campers may use it and what it costs.
Drinking water
- Fort Hamby Park 1.3 mi
- Warrior Creek 2.4 mi
- Doughton Park Campground 21.9 mi
At these campgrounds - bring your own hose for filling tanks.
Straight-line distances, up to 40 miles. Propane and EV charging: NLR Alternative Fuel Stations (U.S. Department of Energy). Dump station and water: the official data of nearby campgrounds.
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station W Kerr Scott Resv - 1.4 mi away, station at 1,070 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 27 | 4.45 |
| Feb | 53 | 29 | 3.37 |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 4.55 |
| Apr | 70 | 44 | 4.82 |
| May | 78 | 54 | 4.72 |
| Jun | 85 | 62 | 4.31 |
| Jul | 88 | 66 | 4.30 |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 5.57 |
| Sep | 81 | 59 | 4.40 |
| Oct | 72 | 46 | 3.89 |
| Nov | 61 | 36 | 3.54 |
| Dec | 52 | 30 | 4.57 |
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| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Showers | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Dump station | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| 50 amp sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Pull-through sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Accessible sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Pets allowed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Apr 18, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.