Axtel

663 South Highway 79, Mc Daniels, Kentucky, United States
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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.

Available sites

152 total sites
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Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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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

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152 Sites Available

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🚐 A001, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A002, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A003, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A004, Loop: A RV
50 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A005, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A006, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A007, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A008, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A009, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A010, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A011, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A012, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A013, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A014, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A015, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A016, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A017, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A018, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A019, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A020, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A021, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A023, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A024, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A025, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 A026, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 B027, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B028, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B029, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B030, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B031, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B032, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B033, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B034, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B035, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B036, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B037, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B038, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B039, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B040, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B041, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 B042, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 C043, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 C044, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 C045, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 C046, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 C047, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C048, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C049, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C050, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C051, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 C052, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C053, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 C054, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 D055, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 D056, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 D057, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 D058, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 D059, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E060, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E061, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E062, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E063, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E064/65, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E066, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E067, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E068, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E069, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E070, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E071, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E072, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E073, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E074/75, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E076, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E077, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E078, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E079, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E080, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 E081, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E082, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E083, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E084, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E085, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E086, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E087, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E088, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E089/90, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E091, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E092, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E093, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 E094/95, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E096, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E097, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E098, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E099, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E100, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E101, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E102, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E103, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E104, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 E105, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F106, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F107, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F108, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F109, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F110, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F111, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F112, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F113, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F114, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F115, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F116, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F117, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F118, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F119, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 F120, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 F121, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 G122, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G123, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G124, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G125, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G126, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G127, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G128, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G129, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G130, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G131, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G132, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G133, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G134, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G135, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G136, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 G137, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 H138, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H139, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H140, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H141, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H142, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H143, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H144, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H145, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H146, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H147, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 H148/149, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I150, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I151, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I152, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I153, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I154, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I155, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I156, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I157, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 I158, Loop: I RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

1351 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 1351 reviews

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5 stars 62.2% (840)
4 stars 22.9% (309)
3 stars 7.8% (105)
2 stars 4.4% (59)
1 star 2.8% (38)

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Sherry J

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August 29, 2026 Stayed at: G129, Loop: G

Been camping at Axtel for years. Love it there. Camp sites are good, and the beach is great and you have Nick's boat across the street. Would highly recommend camping there.

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Douglas L

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: A013, Loop: A

Camp Hosts always awesome.

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Jeremy L

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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: G129, Loop: G

We have been to Axtel numerous times over the past two years and have had nothing but wonderful experiences each time. Vicki, the voluntary camp host is very friendly and does an amazing job in assisting us with any needs or concerns that we have had. She also does a fantastic job at doing her part to keep the campground and each site clean for all who check into the rate. There is a wonderful sense of community and everyone who comes to camp there is so friendly. I’d definitely recommend Axtel to anyone. The sunrises and sunsets are beautiful.

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Keith W

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August 31, 2026 Stayed at: C051, Loop: C

Very nice campground. More primitive campsites than are needed.

Very disappoited that the Corps of Engineers is leasing many campgounds to priate owners.

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qulin e

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August 31, 2026 Stayed at: C047, Loop: C

A great place to take your family and your children and the park attendants are great to !

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Jack C

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August 31, 2026 Stayed at: A009, Loop: A

Great place to camp, clean place and quiet well maintained. Have been many times.

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Darlene G

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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: A001, Loop: A

We enjoyed our visit to the campground. Always well-kept and friendly neighbors. Look forward to visiting again soon!!!

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Dennis P

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: E096, Loop: E

Showers were not working during our visit, bathrooms were very clean. Still a good visit to Rough River lake

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Michael W

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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: B027, Loop: B

My wife and I both totally enjoyed our 37th wedding anniversary at Axtel Campground this year and plan on returning. The campground is well maintained and clean. The only disappointment was that the lake water was down, making the swimming area smaller than usual. Hopefully the dam will be repaired, and the water level will be back to normal the next time we camp there again.

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Nancy W

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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: G133, Loop: G

The bathrooms haven’t had working hand dryers in years or soap dispensers. For the amount everyone pays the bathroom should be in better condition.

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Location & Directions for Axtel

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

Elevation: 160 ft

Getting There

Begin at ramp onto I-64 West toward New Albany/St. Louis, traveling 22.3 mi. Take the IN-135, Exit Number 105, toward Palmyra/Corydon, onto IN-135 South toward Corydon, traveling 16.7 mi. Continue on Bypass Road KY-79 for 2.1 mi. Turn right onto K...

Nearest town

Mc Daniels, KY - 2300 mi

About over 34 hr (2051 min) to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Mammoth Cave National Park

The closest entrance is: Mammoth Cave Visitor Center

Approximate drive: 43.6 mi · over 1 hr (75 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: October 24, 2026

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