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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
David M
VerifiedJune 7, 2024 • Stayed at: B027, Loop: B
The fire pit area was not very handicapped accessible on lot 54 it was sunk down about 4 inches from the pavement and hard to maneuver a wheelchair up and over the railroad ties.
The electrical and water hookups are in an awkward spot too. You have to have an extra long hose to hook up from your camper to the faucet itself. Same goes for the electric hookup. You have to have an extra long cord to plug into the electrical box.
Other than that, it was great.
David M
VerifiedJune 7, 2024 • Stayed at: B027, Loop: B
The fire pit area was not very handicapped accessible on lot 54 it was sunk down about 4 inches from the pavement and hard to maneuver a wheelchair up and over the railroad ties.
The electrical and water hookups are in an awkward spot too. You have to have an extra long hose to hook up from your camper to the faucet itself. Same goes for the electric hookup. You have to have an extra long cord to plug into the electrical box.
Other than that, it was great.
Carol H
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: E067, Loop: E
We had a great time, but had to leave early due to flooding.
Carol H
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: E067, Loop: E
We had a great time, but had to leave early due to flooding.
Christopher A
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: G137, Loop: G
Great place to stay!
Christopher A
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: G137, Loop: G
Great place to stay!
Deborah Kay B
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: E061, Loop: E
Beautiful campground nestled right on the lake. Plenty of shade at many sights. Privacy is good at some sites. My only complaint comes with the bathrooms needing updating, but I hear that is coming soon?
Deborah Kay B
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: E061, Loop: E
Beautiful campground nestled right on the lake. Plenty of shade at many sights. Privacy is good at some sites. My only complaint comes with the bathrooms needing updating, but I hear that is coming soon?
Michael L
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: F113, Loop: F
It seems the Park Host is now a volunteer and mostly unavailable. Park Rangers are rarely seen, even on weekends. Axtel closed down the E-Section for a few years in the past due to unwanted behavior. It seems that the COE may be unwittingly inviting this behavior back due to saving money? There was no soap available in the F Section bathhouse. Is the COE really that broke? While our stay was really enjoyable, crippling security in this day and age is ill-advised.
Michael L
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: F113, Loop: F
It seems the Park Host is now a volunteer and mostly unavailable. Park Rangers are rarely seen, even on weekends. Axtel closed down the E-Section for a few years in the past due to unwanted behavior. It seems that the COE may be unwittingly inviting this behavior back due to saving money? There was no soap available in the F Section bathhouse. Is the COE really that broke? While our stay was really enjoyable, crippling security in this day and age is ill-advised.
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
