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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
James B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: A
the park worker was very good,
James B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: A
the park worker was very good,
Frank S
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: G129, Loop: G
While the sites need some attention (more grave to cover the dirt/mud) the sites are large. The park attendants are friendly and helpful - areal big plus for this location.
Frank S
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: G129, Loop: G
While the sites need some attention (more grave to cover the dirt/mud) the sites are large. The park attendants are friendly and helpful - areal big plus for this location.
Heather P
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: F108, Loop: F
New contract with cleaning restrooms is not going well. We have contacted Corps. No hand soap. No toilet paper. Not rinsing floors or showers.
Danny W
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: C054, Loop: C
We love coming to Axtel, the best camp ground in the state. The camp host this year do such a great job, and they are so friendly. They make this camp ground best in the state. Thanks
Heather P
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: F108, Loop: F
Showers haven’t been rinsed out in weeks. Campers are purchasing and providing soap and toilet paper. Army Corps has been contacted multiple times including the project manager. Project manager came out to “take a look” after a few weeks. No change. Don’t book here unless you can camp and avoid the restrooms. Also, trash is piling up next to dumpsters. The trash contract must be new this year too. They empty dumpsters, but leave trash beside them from previous week. Hoping this will be addressed soon. Public health issue. Looking for a new favorite campground for next year.
Heather P
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: F108, Loop: F
New contract with cleaning restrooms is not going well. We have contacted Corps. No hand soap. No toilet paper. Not rinsing floors or showers.
Danny W
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: C054, Loop: C
We love coming to Axtel, the best camp ground in the state. The camp host this year do such a great job, and they are so friendly. They make this camp ground best in the state. Thanks
Heather P
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: F108, Loop: F
Showers haven’t been rinsed out in weeks. Campers are purchasing and providing soap and toilet paper. Army Corps has been contacted multiple times including the project manager. Project manager came out to “take a look” after a few weeks. No change. Don’t book here unless you can camp and avoid the restrooms. Also, trash is piling up next to dumpsters. The trash contract must be new this year too. They empty dumpsters, but leave trash beside them from previous week. Hoping this will be addressed soon. Public health issue. Looking for a new favorite campground for next year.
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
