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About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
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2026 Season availability
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- Showers
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- Playground
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- Marina
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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.
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
Roger S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: F119, Loop: F
All of the campgrounds in the area are good. They are very well maintained, the grounds are maintained well, the Showers and Restrooms are clean. I especially like Axtle because of the water front lots. My rig is 42’.
Ronald and Deborah B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: G134, Loop: G
Bathhouse in the G loop were in need of repair. No soap was available on the men's side due to the dispenser leaking so they no longer filled it. Many toilet seats in all men's facilities need replacement the finish is worn off. The handicapped stall in the G loop was closed for our entire stay due to a stoppage.
Ronald and Deborah B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2024 • Stayed at: G134, Loop: G
Bathhouse in the G loop were in need of repair. No soap was available on the men's side due to the dispenser leaking so they no longer filled it. Many toilet seats in all men's facilities need replacement the finish is worn off. The handicapped stall in the G loop was closed for our entire stay due to a stoppage.
Cheryl P
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: C046, Loop: C
We enjoy camping at Axtel very much. Some of the sites do need repairs: railroad ties are out of place, the smaller two-legged table stands are in bad shape and need to be replaced or removed. Overall, it's a great place to camp. We will be back. Thank you.
Cheryl P
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: C046, Loop: C
We enjoy camping at Axtel very much. Some of the sites do need repairs: railroad ties are out of place, the smaller two-legged table stands are in bad shape and need to be replaced or removed. Overall, it's a great place to camp. We will be back. Thank you.
Carolyn L
VerifiedOctober 23, 2024 • Stayed at: D057, Loop: D
The campground spot was beautiful. Maintenance was lacking look like the only thing they did was mow and made sure there was toilet paper. Area was pretty!
Carolyn L
VerifiedOctober 23, 2024 • Stayed at: D057, Loop: D
The campground spot was beautiful. Maintenance was lacking look like the only thing they did was mow and made sure there was toilet paper. Area was pretty!
Linda S
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: B
Attendants where so nice and pleasant.. Enjoyed the views of Rough River . Axtel is very nice, so close to the water. Everyone was so nice, also I liked the security there. Thumbs Up to Axtel campground! 👍
Linda S
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: B
Attendants where so nice and pleasant.. Enjoyed the views of Rough River . Axtel is very nice, so close to the water. Everyone was so nice, also I liked the security there. Thumbs Up to Axtel campground! 👍
Chris B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B037, Loop: B
Campsites were decorated up for the Halloween weekend and had trick or treat on Saturday evening. We always enjoy our visit to Axtel campground.
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.
Elevation: 160 feet
2300 mi drive to downtown Mc Daniels (about 34 hr 11 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
