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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
jonathan H
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: G130, Loop: G
It is a very nice camp ground. It was very peaceful and the boat ramp was right across the road. The bathrooms and showers were clean. I will definitely stay there again.
jonathan H
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: G130, Loop: G
It is a very nice camp ground. It was very peaceful and the boat ramp was right across the road. The bathrooms and showers were clean. I will definitely stay there again.
Carrie M
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: C050, Loop: C
We enjoyed our stay at Axtel very much. It was very quiet and we appreciated the water connection at the site with electricity only. Unfortunately the lake in front of the site was extremely dry. So don’t plan on doing water activities. Also finding the park was a bit confusing due to AXtel not having much signage in front of it. We thought is was a private campground with boat docks and such. Also we were under the impression that it was close to mammoth caves and it is not..just a fyi
Carrie M
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: C050, Loop: C
We enjoyed our stay at Axtel very much. It was very quiet and we appreciated the water connection at the site with electricity only. Unfortunately the lake in front of the site was extremely dry. So don’t plan on doing water activities. Also finding the park was a bit confusing due to AXtel not having much signage in front of it. We thought is was a private campground with boat docks and such. Also we were under the impression that it was close to mammoth caves and it is not..just a fyi
Dennis K
VerifiedApril 29, 2026 • Stayed at: C048, Loop: C
The bathhouse had a stopped drain, sinks were not working and very old showers. They needed to be cleaned more often, especially on weekends when campground is full. The gate to the entrance was always open even though we had a gate code.
Dennis K
VerifiedApril 29, 2026 • Stayed at: C048, Loop: C
The bathhouse had a stopped drain, sinks were not working and very old showers. They needed to be cleaned more often, especially on weekends when campground is full. The gate to the entrance was always open even though we had a gate code.
Carolyn P
VerifiedApril 28, 2026 • Stayed at: F120, Loop: F
Although there was not much lake water. But Mother Nature fault !
Attendants very nice and helpful. Bathrooms spotless.
Carolyn P
VerifiedApril 28, 2026 • Stayed at: F120, Loop: F
Although there was not much lake water. But Mother Nature fault !
Attendants very nice and helpful. Bathrooms spotless.
David F
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: D059, Loop: D
Lake water is very low, hard walk to reach water!
David F
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: D059, Loop: D
Lake water is very low, hard walk to reach water!
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 7, 2026
