About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
Joyce G
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: F107, Loop: F
Our experience was great, the shower house need a little TLC
John B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: E102, Loop: E
Great site, lots of room, close to the bathhouse.
John B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: F110, Loop: F
Great site, with a great view of the lake.
John B
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: F110, Loop: F
Beautiful site with a great view of the lake. We will definitely try and book this site again!
James H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: G123, Loop: G
The campground is awesome,it's my favorite of all the Corp of engineers campgrounds.The spot we stayed T was my favorite of all the places we had camped at.The facilities are older but clean. The only negative that we see is there is only one place to dump the sewer and trash and it created a really long line.We had a problem when we arrived, because the previous campers in our spot wasn't out of the site like they were supposed to get and we had to wait two hours just to get in our site and it was pitch black and I had a narly
time backing the trailer in and setting up in the dark, I'm new at travel trailers so it was extra stressful but after that it was the most peaceful 3 days we have had in a very long time. It was great and we can't wait to go back.
James H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: G123, Loop: G
The campground is awesome,it's my favorite of all the Corp of engineers campgrounds.The spot we stayed T was my favorite of all the places we had camped at.The facilities are older but clean. The only negative that we see is there is only one place to dump the sewer and trash and it created a really long line.We had a problem when we arrived, because the previous campers in our spot wasn't out of the site like they were supposed to get and we had to wait two hours just to get in our site and it was pitch black and I had a narly
time backing the trailer in and setting up in the dark, I'm new at travel trailers so it was extra stressful but after that it was the most peaceful 3 days we have had in a very long time. It was great and we can't wait to go back.
allie f
VerifiedOctober 17, 2020 • Stayed at: F116, Loop: F
Three Class B RVs stayed overnight in 3 sites. Nice sites overlooking water. Great restrooms and showers. Height of color. Great walking areas.
allie f
VerifiedOctober 17, 2020 • Stayed at: F116, Loop: F
Three Class B RVs stayed overnight in 3 sites. Nice sites overlooking water. Great restrooms and showers. Height of color. Great walking areas.
Dennis H
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: A
Very nice park, friendly staff and well maintained.
Jessica K
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: G137, Loop: G
Beautiful campground and the Hosts are amazing!!!
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 5, 2026
