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Axtel

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Featured amenities

Showers
Showers
Playground
Playground

About Axtel

Axtel Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year.

Number of accommodations: 152

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Marina
    Marina
  • Playground
    Playground

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Apr 9 to Nov 1

Sites & Availability

152 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A001, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A002, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A003, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A004, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A005, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A006, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A007, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A008, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A009, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A010, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A011, Loop: A
Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A012, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A013, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A014, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A015, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A016, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A017, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A018, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A019, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A020, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A021, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A023, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A024, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A025, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 A026, Loop: A
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B027, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B028, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B029, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B030, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B031, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B032, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B033, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B034, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B035, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B036, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B037, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B038, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B039, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B040, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B041, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 B042, Loop: B
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C043, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C044, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C045, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C046, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C047, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C048, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C049, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C050, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C051, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C052, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C053, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 C054, Loop: C
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 D055, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 D056, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 D057, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 D058, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 D059, Loop: D
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E060, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E061, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E062, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E063, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E064/65, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E066, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E067, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E068, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E069, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E070, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E071, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E072, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E073, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E074/75, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E076, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E077, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E078, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E079, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E080, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E081, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E082, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E083, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E084, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E085, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E086, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E087, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E088, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E089/90, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E091, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E092, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E093, Loop: E
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 E094/95, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E096, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E097, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E098, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E099, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E100, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E101, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E102, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E103, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E104, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 E105, Loop: E
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F106, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F107, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F108, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F109, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F110, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F111, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F112, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F113, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F114, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F115, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F116, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F117, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F118, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F119, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F120, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 F121, Loop: F
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G122, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G123, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G124, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G125, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G126, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G127, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G128, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G129, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G130, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G131, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G132, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G133, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G134, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G135, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G136, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G137, Loop: G
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 H138, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H139, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H140, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H141, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H142, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H143, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H144, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H145, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H146, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H147, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 H148/149, Loop: H
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 I150, Loop: I
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 I151, Loop: I
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 I152, Loop: I
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 I153, Loop: I
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 I154, Loop: I
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 I155, Loop: I
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 I156, Loop: I
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 I157, Loop: I
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 I158, Loop: I
No Hookups
$40.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.4
618 reviews
5
62.8%
388
4
22.7%
140
3
7.3%
45
2
4.4%
27
1
2.9%
18

Tiffany S

Verified

June 26, 2022 Stayed at: E082, Loop: E

5

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

Verified

June 23, 2022 Stayed at: G127, Loop: G

4

Nice Campground

Lauri C

Verified

June 22, 2022 Stayed at: E068, Loop: E

5

The campground is clean, well designed, and has a natural pleasant setting.

Zena R

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: F108, Loop: F

4

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

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: D058, Loop: D

5

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Jackie J

Verified

June 19, 2022 Stayed at: C044, Loop: C

5

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

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: F110, Loop: F

5

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

Verified

June 12, 2022 Stayed at: E104, Loop: E

5

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

Verified

June 12, 2022 Stayed at: A016, Loop: A

5

Great place for camping one of our favorites and the host are great also

Jennifer K

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: E083, Loop: E

3

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

Latitude & Longitude: 37.6225 / -86.4531

Elevation: 160 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

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