About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
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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
Michael N
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: E104, Loop: E
This was our first time camping at a Army Corps Of Engineers campground and overall it was a great experience; so much do we extended our stay one day extra. We thought our campsite was clean, the electric service and water worked, it was level, and there was plenty of room. We arrived on a Friday and left the following Wednesday and the only reason I didn’t give a 5 star rating is because we saw no evidence of the bathhouse being cleaned over the weekend during the heaviest time of use. We’d definitely like to camp there again - I just hope the cleaning crew is funded for daily service.
Sarah Y
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: F109, Loop: F
Great views and large lots with electric and water hookups. Showers near 106 could use a paint job but overall great experience
Bettie M
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: A010, Loop: A
Had a great time camping at Axtel--going back again soon
Sandi S
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: E069, Loop: E
Great campsite
Len J
VerifiedMay 29, 2021 • Stayed at: A008, Loop: A
One of the best Kentucky State Parks in the State and Nation. You can enjoy volleyball, tennis, basketball, putt-putt, the beach and a game of golf at a nearby golf course. The Park Lodge Restaurant provides a good menu of food and best of all, if you are a "camper," you'll like the campsites and firepits to enjoy your hamburgers and hotdogs. But don't forget the serenity you'll find during the early morning sunrise if you awake at that time or in the evening when you can watch the sunset. Or perhaps, you can enjoy rest and relaxation by sleeping in, without the hustle and bustle or cares of this life that can infringe upon your mediating and enjoying the wonders of God's creation.
Michael G
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: F111, Loop: F
Management always very helpful , we had a wonderful time as usual . The site was in perfect shape .
we will be back in the Fall . The Greenwell Family.
Melvin c
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: A019, Loop: A
Don and Joy who manage Axtel campground do an exceptional job. Friendly and personal yet enforce the rules which makes for a better vacation
Curt A
VerifiedMay 17, 2021 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: A
This is by far the best campground to stay at for Rough River Lake.
Sherri M
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: B
As soon as we made camp they made us leave due to high water.
John M. B
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: B
We had another great weekend at Axtel. It was our first time at site B-035 and we really liked it, and want to try and book it again in the future. The new fire pits are awesome.
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 |
| 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. |
