About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Campground Amenities
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Playground
Seasonal information
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
Linda R b
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: A
We love the campgrounds. Everyone is always so friendly. Beautiful river. Perfect place to camp!
Ray C
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: E087, Loop: E
Nice and clean. And the fishing from the bank has not been "fished out". Very welcoming atmosphere.
KIM P
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: A024, Loop: A
Nice place wish the phone signal was stronger then 1 bar.
Jason M
VerifiedApril 18, 2021 • Stayed at: E104, Loop: E
Great location, very clean place, great family atmosphere.
Jennie F
VerifiedApril 17, 2021 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: A
Staff very friendly
Constatine G
VerifiedMarch 22, 2021 • Stayed at: G134, Loop: G
We always love coming here. It is now a family tradition. And Jo and Don have really become our summer family.
Charlie C
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2021 • Stayed at: F111, Loop: F
Great place!!Always clean and well maintained!!
David M
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2021 • Stayed at: C044, Loop: C
More wifi hotspots needed. Shade trees around lot 54 needed.
jessica t
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2021 • Stayed at: D057, Loop: D
Amazing views great place to camp
Michael C
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: E078, Loop: E
Location
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. |
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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. |
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Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Generators and other noise-producing devices must be turned off during this time. |
