About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Campground Amenities
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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
Jeff V
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: C047, Loop: C
Don and Ms . Joann take great care of their Campers . I always recommend them !
Mary B
VerifiedOctober 2, 2020 • Stayed at: F112, Loop: F
Pretty view and quiet. Attendants were very nice. There was garbage on our site from previous guests and the showers are very dated and in need of repairs. Perhaps they should check campsites upon departure and send the guest a friendly reminder if it is not left in suitable condition. I did not appreciate having to pick up someone else’s garbage. Otherwise, it was relaxing.
Charlie C
VerifiedOctober 2, 2020 • Stayed at: G135, Loop: G
Great place clean !nice host
Christopher A
VerifiedOctober 2, 2020 • Stayed at: F111, Loop: F
Definitely a great place to camp and love having Don and Jo Graham as the attendants ❤
Susan L
VerifiedOctober 1, 2020 • Stayed at: A017, Loop: A
The lake and campground are fantastic. The only low point was the cold showers.
Tate S
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2020 • Stayed at: E102, Loop: E
Area was wonderful. But the entire time we were there we felt like we were being judged by the park attendants.
Charlie C
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: F108, Loop: F
Great place .we come here every year !Great staff!
Shannon A
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: E067, Loop: E
Don and Jo are amazing. We love how quiet and kid friendly the campground is. Axtel is our favorite place to camp.
Cherish G
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: E073, Loop: E
Great for the whole family. Beautiful place and river. Lots of peace and quiet. Large river for boating and swiming plus much more. Sit are well maintained. Rrstroo.s could use some updating but still nice. Will be going back.
Scherry C
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2020 • Stayed at: B038, Loop: B
Lived our stay staff is friendly baths and showers clean and well kept will go back !!!
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 |
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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. |
