About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Campground Amenities
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Playground
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (618)
What Guests Are Saying
Axtel campground is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, particularly Vickie, who ensures a pleasant experience for visitors. Many families enjoy the quiet atmosphere, spacious campsites with easy access to water activities, and a welcoming community of fellow campers. However, some guests noted issues such as low water levels, closed restrooms, and occasional noise, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experiences reported.
What Guests Are Saying
Axtel campground is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, particularly Vickie, who ensures a pleasant experience for visitors. Many families enjoy the quiet atmosphere, spacious campsites with easy access to water activities, and a welcoming community of fellow campers. However, some guests noted issues such as low water levels, closed restrooms, and occasional noise, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experiences reported.
Review Summary
Pamela B
VerifiedMay 7, 2023 • Stayed at: B040, Loop: B
Staff were well informed and helpful. Lake level was down to winter pool due to work on the dam
Dana B
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: G124, Loop: G
We love camping at Axtel. Peaceful, quiet, love the lake.
Bettie M
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: C054, Loop: C
Could not use the bathhouse for showers for a couple days--ask the Corp of Engineers several time to turn on heaters inside, but they didn't get them on until the 3rd day we were there--would love to see more sewer hookups to handicap sites and others also & not have to stay 14 days to get a site!!!!
Bruce U
VerifiedApril 27, 2023 • Stayed at: C046, Loop: C
Water level is extremely low and will be for the foreseeable future due to the dam being repaired. From the campground to walk to the water is almost dangerous because of all the high rocks and driftwood.
Greg F
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2023 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: B
Awesome weekend
Veronica M
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: E101, Loop: E
Beautiful campground with accommodating host! We visit multiple time every season and enjoy our stay every time.
Damon T
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: A
Friendly, clean
glen s
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: A
Great campground, very helpful staff with check in process.
Len J
VerifiedOctober 29, 2022 • Stayed at: G133, Loop: G
Enjoy the Lodge Restaurant, Putt Putt Golf, the touring of the "Campsites" and other "Campers," a walk on the "Trails and in the Woods"...the relaxation and warmth of "creation outdoors."
Betty N
VerifiedOctober 29, 2022 • Stayed at: G135, Loop: G
park attendants super friendly and helpful,very clean,nice peaceful 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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.6225 / -86.4531
Elevation: 160 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
Off-road vehicles are not permitted |
| General |
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. |
| General |
$5 per day boat ramp fee |
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Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first. |
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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. |
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Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Generators and other noise-producing devices must be turned off during this time. |
