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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
Ashley B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: A
We had an amazing site at Axtel. We were on A24 and we were in close proximity to the playground as well as fishing and areas for the kids. We will definitely be back.
Ashley B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: A
We had an amazing site at Axtel. We were on A24 and we were in close proximity to the playground as well as fishing and areas for the kids. We will definitely be back.
Richard S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: G125, Loop: G
Bathrooms are not sanitary.
Camping policies are not being enforced.
Corp couldn’t even get the grass cut and trimmed for the Fourth of July
Richard S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: G125, Loop: G
Bathrooms are not sanitary.
Camping policies are not being enforced.
Corp couldn’t even get the grass cut and trimmed for the Fourth of July
Douglas L
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: A017, Loop: A
Taking in consideration the flooding and the deep cuts of funding to the US Army Corps of Engineers, I strongly feel the staff at Rough River Axtel and surrounding campsites are doing a excellent job. Site was extremely clean and trimmed for our stay. Well done.
Douglas L
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: A017, Loop: A
Taking in consideration the flooding and the deep cuts of funding to the US Army Corps of Engineers, I strongly feel the staff at Rough River Axtel and surrounding campsites are doing a excellent job. Site was extremely clean and trimmed for our stay. Well done.
Basile P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: I154, Loop: I
Beautiful camping
Basile P
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: I154, Loop: I
Beautiful camping
Janice P
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: A
The bathrooms are disgusting. Make sure you have shoes and something to lay your toiletries. The grass is only cut a couple times
A month. Nicks boat dock is across the street for anything you may need to purchase. locally owned restaurants with lots of comfort food.
We normally use the boat ramp at Laurel Branch. Axtel is shallow.
Janice P
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: A
The bathrooms are disgusting. Make sure you have shoes and something to lay your toiletries. The grass is only cut a couple times
A month. Nicks boat dock is across the street for anything you may need to purchase. locally owned restaurants with lots of comfort food.
We normally use the boat ramp at Laurel Branch. Axtel is shallow.
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 6, 2026
