About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Marina
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Reviews (1251)
What Guests Are Saying
Axtel is praised for its beautiful and peaceful campground, with clean facilities and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors enjoyed their stays, appreciating the spacious sites and easy access to fishing and canoeing. However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Axtel is praised for its beautiful and peaceful campground, with clean facilities and friendly, helpful hosts. Many visitors enjoyed their stays, appreciating the spacious sites and easy access to fishing and canoeing. However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.
Review Summary
Michael M
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: F112, Loop: F
Our camping experience was not very good because there’s no water in the lake. Apparently data centers are more important than our summer leisure activities. Or the fish in the water. Why is the state allowing our water resources to be consumed by corporate data centers?
Mark S
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: F118, Loop: F
Great spot
Eugene F
VerifiedMay 16, 2026 • Stayed at: E099, Loop: E
Very nice and relaxing. Sites were a nice size.
James R
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: E062, Loop: E
The caretaker was polite well mannered professional overall very nice experience the property was well taken care of and clean
Dennis
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: E103, Loop: E
Have been here many times over the past 20 years. Not as good as it used to be but everything changes with different management, still better than some
Douglas L
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: F111, Loop: F
There was no hot water in showers. Host was very polite though. Would be nice if people didnt leave fires smoking all night.
Mark S
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: G126, Loop: G
All good
John W
VerifiedMay 9, 2026 • Stayed at: C051, Loop: C
Friendly, helpful hosts.
The lake was extremely low due to drought.
Linwood Y
VerifiedMay 8, 2026 • Stayed at: F109, Loop: F
We enjoyed our during the week stay as it was quite peaceful. My only dislike would be that the hot water in the bath house was only luke warm/not hot and the hand dryers were not working. Everything else was fine. We always enjoy our time away.
Wendy P
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: A
We love going to axtel , very quiet and nice week
Location Axtel
Address:
663 South Highway 79
Mc Daniels, KY, 40152
United States
Begin at ramp onto I-64 West toward New Albany/St. Louis, traveling 22.3 miles. Take the IN-135, Exit Number 105, toward Palmyra/Corydon, onto IN-135 South toward Corydon, traveling 16.7 miles. Continue on Bypass Road KY-79 for 2.1 miles. Turn right onto KY-79, traveling 10.1 miles. Continue on 1st Avenue, KY-79S for 495 feet. Turn a slight right onto US-60, traveling 11.8 miles. Turn left onto KY-259/KY-79, traveling 9.7 miles. Turn right to stay on KY-79, traveling .7 miles. End at 663 South Highway 79, McDaniels, KY. Distance is approximately 74 miles with an approximate travel time of 1 hour, 20 minutes.
The campground is accessible via I-64, approximately 22.3 miles away, and is connected to KY-79 and US-60.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6225 / -86.4531
Elevation: 160 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted
- Park Attendant can be reached while on duty at (270) 257-2584. If no answer, contact the Rough River Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office at (270) 257-2061.
- $5 per day boat ramp fee
- Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Generators and other noise-producing devices must be turned off during this time.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
