About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
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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
Tiffany S
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: E082, Loop: E
Very clean, kid friendly, pet friendly, place. We tent camped with another family and we all had an absolute blast. The beach was great... however it needs more sand or something. There are many places to walk along the lake and discover beautiful locations. We have already booked another weekend. Can't wait for more!
Michael H
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: G127, Loop: G
Nice Campground
Lauri C
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: E068, Loop: E
The campground is clean, well designed, and has a natural pleasant setting.
Zena R
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: F108, Loop: F
Bathrooms wasn't open on my loop. Bathrooms that was open were nasty. Also, all ways hard to get spots F112, F113, F114. Any special time to get these.
F114 Showed unavailable was not used the whole weekend
Chasity H
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: D058, Loop: D
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Jackie J
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: C044, Loop: C
We were on spot C44. It is a good spot. Some tree limbs need to be trimmed by the camper spot. We had some trouble getting our awing out because of this. Other than that everything was great.
Cameron M
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: F110, Loop: F
Axtel is a great campground, the Campground Hosts are always awesome, great sites, beautiful water views. You can bring your kayak, beach your boat or Jet Ski or just head down to the beach! Nick's boat dock/boat launch is right across the street and there is plenty of trailer parking at Axtel. We go there every year for my Birthday and use sites F110 and F111. There is a Liquor Store, 2 local restaurants, a gas station, Fentress Marine and a Dollar Store all within a 1/4 mile so you won't run out of anything! Enjoy!
Eden G
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: E104, Loop: E
Axtel is the best! The sites are great! Very level. The bath houses are always clean when we are there. We love having the campers only beach. I would be there every weekend if I could!
Tj H
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A016, Loop: A
Great place for camping one of our favorites and the host are great also
Jennifer K
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: E083, Loop: E
Axtel itself was ok. Needed some trash cleanup in campsite area but was not far off from what is often found left behind. Pretty view. Definitely worth going during the week versus the weekend; got crowded which was expected but the blaring of disgusting music choices around kids was definitely no bueno. Bathrooms seemed to be well kept, cleaned daily which was definitely a benefit. Internet and phone service was spotty if of interest. The one thing that soured the camping experience was actually the host(s). The rudest host I have ever encountered and we enjoy many campgrounds in multiple states. I’ve never encountered anyone even remotely close to how she acted. I’m not sure if that was a real off day for her or if that is the norm but I was not the only one to comment on how short she was. Definitely not welcoming. Normally we get a little direction on where things are/where to go and there was zero of that as well. Hands down number one reason our family won’t be back and won’t recommend the campground. We go to have a peaceful family experience and enjoy others that love camping just as much as us. Sad she ruined a good thing.
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
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Off-road vehicles are not permitted |
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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. |
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$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. |