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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
Donald R
VerifiedOctober 9, 2023 • Stayed at: E063, Loop: E
We had a great stay here at Axtel, as we always do! Shower houses/ bathrooms are always clean, quiet through the evening/ night. Beautiful views of the lake, Great campground and Friendly staff!!! Don
Donald R
VerifiedOctober 9, 2023 • Stayed at: E063, Loop: E
We had a great stay here at Axtel, as we always do! Shower houses/ bathrooms are always clean, quiet through the evening/ night. Beautiful views of the lake, Great campground and Friendly staff!!! Don
David H
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: G130, Loop: G
The 2nd bathhouse in area G was shutdown even though EVERY site was completely occupied from Friday to Sunday, the attendant was never there for check in...our site was not cleaned prior to our arrival, the bathhouse ran out of toilet paper twice...EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED
David H
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: G130, Loop: G
The 2nd bathhouse in area G was shutdown even though EVERY site was completely occupied from Friday to Sunday, the attendant was never there for check in...our site was not cleaned prior to our arrival, the bathhouse ran out of toilet paper twice...EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED
Dorothy H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: F118, Loop: F
We love going to Axtel. But wish they had better restrooms. The light was out over the stalls and no soap in the man's bathroom. They don't clean them very good. I did say something to the lady that cleans. Did not help the situation.
Dorothy H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: F118, Loop: F
We love going to Axtel. But wish they had better restrooms. The light was out over the stalls and no soap in the man's bathroom. They don't clean them very good. I did say something to the lady that cleans. Did not help the situation.
Monika h
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: H147, Loop: H
Check in was easy and attendants were welcoming and enjoyable to speak to. Very helpful with the questions I had. Their directions to the campsite were perfect. Upon arriving to campsite, there was a lot of trash in the fire pit and around the campsite. Unknowingly, our campsite had a path to the water and we regularly had people walking through our site to reach it.
Monika h
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: H147, Loop: H
Check in was easy and attendants were welcoming and enjoyable to speak to. Very helpful with the questions I had. Their directions to the campsite were perfect. Upon arriving to campsite, there was a lot of trash in the fire pit and around the campsite. Unknowingly, our campsite had a path to the water and we regularly had people walking through our site to reach it.
bob m
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: D058, Loop: D
Axtel is a very nice campground. we love being close to the lake. a nice summer get away
bob m
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: D058, Loop: D
Axtel is a very nice campground. we love being close to the lake. a nice summer get away
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
