About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Campground Amenities
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Marina -
Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (618)
What Guests Are Saying
Axtel campground is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, particularly Vickie, who ensures a pleasant experience for visitors. Many families enjoy the quiet atmosphere, spacious campsites with easy access to water activities, and a welcoming community of fellow campers. However, some guests noted issues such as low water levels, closed restrooms, and occasional noise, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experiences reported.
What Guests Are Saying
Axtel campground is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, particularly Vickie, who ensures a pleasant experience for visitors. Many families enjoy the quiet atmosphere, spacious campsites with easy access to water activities, and a welcoming community of fellow campers. However, some guests noted issues such as low water levels, closed restrooms, and occasional noise, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experiences reported.
Review Summary
Casity W
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: E086, Loop: E
This location was very beautiful even with such low water levels. The bathrooms and showers were very clean and so was the surrounding areas for camping. Very nice place to take your family and spend the weekend.
Glenn S
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: F117, Loop: F
Nice and quiet during the weekdays
Billy C
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A009, Loop: A
Always had an enjoyable time and camp host was friendly anpreformed an awesome
Tammy P
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: F110, Loop: F
I love it, I bring my family there. Only what I was disappointed is people trying to fishing when someone ride the jetski and boats that going fast that makes scared the fish away not far from the bank ( near the sand or grass). My grandson really want to catch one so bad. It hard to see at night time. But other than that, my grandkids enjoy swimming.
Richard S
VerifiedDecember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: B
Very nice campground. Bathrooms need updating.
Kalley W
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: H145, Loop: H
Our campsite was small but it work perfectly for my family and I with easy access to the river for fishing.
scottie S
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: F117, Loop: F
always a great time host was always on it
Jeremy L
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: G131, Loop: G
Had a blast. This was our first Halloween weekend at Axtel. Weather was perfect. Met a lot of nice folks and as usual, the campground host Vicky made certain that everyone was accommodated and enjoyed their stay.
Sammy T
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: E061, Loop: E
The stay was great but it could have been better if the restrooms and showers in E section would have been open. Hope you can fix them this winter.
Glenn S
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: F121, Loop: F
The place was clean even the outdated restrooms but very usable. The staff was very professional also the COE's checking the grounds/ area. We just ran out of time for another stay but you will see us in the spring,
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6225 / -86.4531
Elevation: 160 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
Off-road vehicles are not permitted |
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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. |
| General |
$5 per day boat ramp fee |
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Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first. |
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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. |
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Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Generators and other noise-producing devices must be turned off during this time. |
