Axtel

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Featured amenities

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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

152 total sites

RV Sites

152 sites

About Axtel

Axtel Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year.

Number of accommodations: 152

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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Currently open - Apr 9 to Nov 1

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Marina
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

152 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A001, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A002, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A003, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A004, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A005, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A006, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A007, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A008, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A009, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A010, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A011, Loop: A RV
Water & Electric
🚐 A012, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A013, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A014, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A015, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A016, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A017, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A018, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A019, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A020, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A021, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A023, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A024, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A025, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 A026, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B027, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B028, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B029, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B030, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B031, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B032, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B033, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B034, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B035, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B036, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B037, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B038, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B039, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B040, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B041, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 B042, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C043, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C044, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C045, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C046, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C047, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C048, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C049, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C050, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C051, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C052, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C053, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 C054, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 D055, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 D056, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 D057, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 D058, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 D059, Loop: D RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E060, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E061, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E062, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E063, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E064/65, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E066, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E067, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E068, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E069, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E070, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E071, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E072, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E073, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E074/75, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E076, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E077, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E078, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E079, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E080, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E081, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E082, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E083, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E084, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E085, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E086, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E087, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E088, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E089/90, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E091, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E092, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E093, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E094/95, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E096, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E097, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E098, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E099, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E100, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E101, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E102, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E103, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E104, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 E105, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F106, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F107, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F108, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F109, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F110, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F111, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F112, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F113, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F114, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F115, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F116, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F117, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F118, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F119, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F120, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 F121, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G122, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G123, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G124, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G125, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G126, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G127, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G128, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G129, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G130, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G131, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G132, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G133, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G134, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G135, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G136, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 G137, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 H138, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H139, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H140, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H141, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H142, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H143, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H144, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H145, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H146, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H147, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H148/149, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 I150, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 I151, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 I152, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 I153, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 I154, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 I155, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 I156, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 I157, Loop: I RV
No Hookups
🚐 I158, Loop: I RV
No Hookups

Reviews (1313)

What Guests Are Saying

Axtel Campground is highly praised for its friendly staff, well-maintained sites, and beautiful waterfront views, making it a favorite destination for camping enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, ample space, and facilities like free WiFi, although some restrooms and showers have reported issues, such as lack of soap and water pressure. Overall, campers have had positive experiences and look forward to returning, despite some minor maintenance concerns.

Review Summary

4.4
1313 reviews
5
62.6%
822
4
22.5%
296
3
7.5%
99
2
4.4%
58
1
2.9%
38

Pam S

Verified

August 10, 2022 Stayed at: A023, Loop: A

5

Love this spot. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

Pam S

Verified

August 10, 2022 Stayed at: A023, Loop: A

5

Love this spot. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

ROBERT D

Verified

August 7, 2022 Stayed at: B030, Loop: B

4

This was my first time camping at Axtel camp site. Although the site seemed a little small and the sites were close to each other. The experience over all was enjoyable. The swimming area was a short easy walk and access to the lake to go fishing was across the street and did not disturb or interfere with My neighbors.

ROBERT D

Verified

August 7, 2022 Stayed at: B030, Loop: B

4

This was my first time camping at Axtel camp site. Although the site seemed a little small and the sites were close to each other. The experience over all was enjoyable. The swimming area was a short easy walk and access to the lake to go fishing was across the street and did not disturb or interfere with My neighbors.

Rick W

Verified

August 1, 2022 Stayed at: E060, Loop: E

5

Almost every site is on the lake or has a good view of the lake. Each restroom facility is outfitted with public Wi-Fi antenna that covers most sites. Nice check out time(4:30pm). The one area we were disappointed in was the site cleanliness. We left our site more clean than we found it. We thought the bathhouse facilities were keep clean

Rick W

Verified

August 1, 2022 Stayed at: E060, Loop: E

5

Almost every site is on the lake or has a good view of the lake. Each restroom facility is outfitted with public Wi-Fi antenna that covers most sites. Nice check out time(4:30pm). The one area we were disappointed in was the site cleanliness. We left our site more clean than we found it. We thought the bathhouse facilities were keep clean

Charlene M

Verified

July 27, 2022 Stayed at: F115, Loop: F

5

Great site! F117. Plenty of space, close to beach area and can also pull up to your site and tie off your boat. Seen a heron a couple times, as well as ducks. Grounds people were busy keeping grass mowed and taken care of. We enjoyed the laughter of children at all hours. It was just good to know they were doing camping right! Biggest con for me was 1 bath house was closed and the other wasn't fantastic but not horrible. We will definitely be back.

Charlene M

Verified

July 27, 2022 Stayed at: F115, Loop: F

5

Great site! F117. Plenty of space, close to beach area and can also pull up to your site and tie off your boat. Seen a heron a couple times, as well as ducks. Grounds people were busy keeping grass mowed and taken care of. We enjoyed the laughter of children at all hours. It was just good to know they were doing camping right! Biggest con for me was 1 bath house was closed and the other wasn't fantastic but not horrible. We will definitely be back.

Brant B

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: E103, Loop: E

5

Great place to stay as always

Sheila B

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: A023, Loop: A

5

Very nice park. Love that the sites are not right on top of each other. We had to leave early but appreciated the partial refund that we were able to receive. Will definitely be back!

Location Axtel

Address:
663 South Highway 79
Mc Daniels, KY, 40152
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-64, approximately 22.3 miles away, and is connected to KY-79 and US-60.

Elevation: 160 feet

Distance to downtown

2300 mi drive to downtown Mc Daniels (over 34 hr (2051 min))

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: September 9, 2026

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