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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: E061, Loop: E
this camping was very good the gate keeper was very nice.
Daniel B
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: G131, Loop: G
Great trip. Friendly folks. Will be back.
James B
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: E061, Loop: E
this camping was very good the gate keeper was very nice.
Daniel B
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: G131, Loop: G
Great trip. Friendly folks. Will be back.
Charlie P
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: B
Campground is very nice. We did experience some rain which created some mud issues on part of the campsite B-29. Needs some more gravel or ideally blacktop. Of course, the beach was not good due to the dam issues and low water levels. Hopefully this will improve by summer. Overall was an enjoyable weekend.
Linda L
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: D057, Loop: D
Site D57. We were in direct sunlight, no shade whatsoever. But we had a great view of the water and the weather was comfortable. The water was extremely low, due to the work on the dam. Wifi was spotty at best. Phone reception not the greatest (T-Mobile). TV was almostly non existent. The campground was clean though there were very few trash receptacles. All in all we had an enjoyable weekend with family. We will definitely return but reserve a different space.
Charlie P
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: B029, Loop: B
Campground is very nice. We did experience some rain which created some mud issues on part of the campsite B-29. Needs some more gravel or ideally blacktop. Of course, the beach was not good due to the dam issues and low water levels. Hopefully this will improve by summer. Overall was an enjoyable weekend.
Linda L
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: D057, Loop: D
Site D57. We were in direct sunlight, no shade whatsoever. But we had a great view of the water and the weather was comfortable. The water was extremely low, due to the work on the dam. Wifi was spotty at best. Phone reception not the greatest (T-Mobile). TV was almostly non existent. The campground was clean though there were very few trash receptacles. All in all we had an enjoyable weekend with family. We will definitely return but reserve a different space.
James B
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: A
The place was great and the people were just happy and very friendly . we will be back and hopefully the water will be up more.
Michael L
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: C043, Loop: C
I have been coming to Rough River since 1973. Love the area.
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
