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
Zane E
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: G125, Loop: G
restroom next to our site was closed until? shower restroom was dirty. firepit was full, could not use until cleaned out. trash (beer cans and other) at entrance. need more staff, entrance not staff on some days.
Dave K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: E100, Loop: E
Very clean park. Restrooms and shower facility was clean. Camping sites are gravel with some trees for shade. Lake is in view from most camping sites. Small village or town close by for food or necessities.
Jessica H
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: F113, Loop: F
We had a terrific view of the lake. However the pics of our site showed several shade trees and when we arrived, the trees had been cut down. We found a lot of garbage in and around our site and literally handfuls of nails, screws etc around the fire pit area. We don’t mind rain when camping as we will sit under the canopy but once the rains started, our camp site flooded putting the fire pit in about 6 inches of water and totally extinguishing the fire. The people across from us actually got a flat tire in their RV upon backing in from some sort of stake/nail.
Christy F
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: A
Jo and her husband are excellent camp hosts. They are attentive and visible at all times and are seen throughout the campground. The campground is safe and is great for families. The Breckinridge County Sheriff even visits the campground.
Frank S
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: F116, Loop: F
Staff was helpful - they came around the sites to warn of a potential storm. The sites are large and well kept.
Randall W
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: C049, Loop: C
Very nice campground. All utilities worked fine. Restrooms did get a little messy late in the day but campground was very busy. Would stay again
megan c
June 27, 2022
Perfect campsite, clean restrooms, access to the beach and a park for the kids. Dollar store and plenty if gas stations near by for all the little things you forget to bring.
Bettie M
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: G136, Loop: G
Always enjoy camping at Axtel--The host, Joe & Don are so friendly and helpful--thank you very much for making our camping a great time
Jeremy L
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: C045, Loop: C
Very nice campground.
William and Rena M
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: H148/149, Loop: H
Awesome !
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 |
| General |
Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Generators and other noise-producing devices must be turned off during this time. |
