About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Campground Amenities
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Marina -
Playground
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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
Marisa E
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 • Stayed at: A010, Loop: A
Nice family campground
Don and Jo do a wonderful job keeping the campground a safe and friendly area
They go out of there way to help campers anyway they can
Enjoyed my stay
Christopher M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: E068, Loop: E
Great place to stay we stay often! Stores are close if you need things too! Marina very close to rent boats and stuff!
Keri F
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: E098, Loop: E
Campsites are spaced out, and very clean. Super close to the boat ramp, which was very convenient. There is a beach and playground for kids, plus a lot of grass area to play.
Fayme E
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: A
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Clean, campers only beach, clean restrooms. WiFi isn't very good but we managed.
Steven F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: B028, Loop: B
Axtel is always a good time. The campground is nice with a lot of waterfront sites.
Rebecca C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: F119, Loop: F
We love this campground.. Everyone is super nice and the grounds are very clean. Can't wait to book our next camping trip.
Debbie R
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: A
Loved the spot by the beach. The Wifi was awful though.
Curt A
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: B
The Park Attendants are super friendly and make the check-in process a breeze.
Sheila B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: F117, Loop: F
We had a great week and the campground was great along with the campground hosts.
jean s
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: C046, Loop: C
Great place to camp
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
| Category | About |
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| 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 |
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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. |
| 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. |
