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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
Eden G
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: E104, Loop: E
Axtel is the best! The sites are great! Very level. The bath houses are always clean when we are there. We love having the campers only beach. I would be there every weekend if I could!
Tj H
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A016, Loop: A
Great place for camping one of our favorites and the host are great also
Jennifer K
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: E083, Loop: E
Axtel itself was ok. Needed some trash cleanup in campsite area but was not far off from what is often found left behind. Pretty view. Definitely worth going during the week versus the weekend; got crowded which was expected but the blaring of disgusting music choices around kids was definitely no bueno. Bathrooms seemed to be well kept, cleaned daily which was definitely a benefit. Internet and phone service was spotty if of interest. The one thing that soured the camping experience was actually the host(s). The rudest host I have ever encountered and we enjoy many campgrounds in multiple states. I’ve never encountered anyone even remotely close to how she acted. I’m not sure if that was a real off day for her or if that is the norm but I was not the only one to comment on how short she was. Definitely not welcoming. Normally we get a little direction on where things are/where to go and there was zero of that as well. Hands down number one reason our family won’t be back and won’t recommend the campground. We go to have a peaceful family experience and enjoy others that love camping just as much as us. Sad she ruined a good thing.
Jennifer K
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: E083, Loop: E
Axtel itself was ok. Needed some trash cleanup in campsite area but was not far off from what is often found left behind. Pretty view. Definitely worth going during the week versus the weekend; got crowded which was expected but the blaring of disgusting music choices around kids was definitely no bueno. Bathrooms seemed to be well kept, cleaned daily which was definitely a benefit. Internet and phone service was spotty if of interest. The one thing that soured the camping experience was actually the host(s). The rudest host I have ever encountered and we enjoy many campgrounds in multiple states. I’ve never encountered anyone even remotely close to how she acted. I’m not sure if that was a real off day for her or if that is the norm but I was not the only one to comment on how short she was. Definitely not welcoming. Normally we get a little direction on where things are/where to go and there was zero of that as well. Hands down number one reason our family won’t be back and won’t recommend the campground. We go to have a peaceful family experience and enjoy others that love camping just as much as us. Sad she ruined a good thing.
qulin e
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: E081, Loop: E
We rented a tent site from Thursday to Tuesday and we didn’t get to check in until Saturday due to unpredictable circumstances and the lady at the toll house told me that if that had been Electrical site it would have been rented to someone else please tell me how is that possible since I paid for the site what gives her the right to rent a site that I paid for 😡
Carla O
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: B033, Loop: B
Love Axtel always camp there
Aaron M
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: F110, Loop: F
We left 2 days early due to thunderstorms and our tent being flooded. We have yet to be refunded for those days and was charged for 2 more days randomly for no reason. Can’t get ahold of anyone to settle the situation either. Been going here for 25 years but we will not be booking again until this is settled.
Aaron M
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: F111, Loop: F
We left 2 days early due to thunderstorms and our tent being flooded. We have yet to be refunded for those days and was charged for 2 more days randomly for no reason. Can’t get ahold of anyone to settle the situation either. Been going here for 25 years but we will not be booking again until this is settled.
Jim P
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: F116, Loop: F
Great park, with large sites and a great view of the lake from almost everywhere
The park attendants are the best
amy j
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: G137, Loop: G
Easy beach access. Great staff.
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
