About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Campground Amenities
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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
ricky p
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B033, Loop: B
We always enjoy coming to Axtel 1think I will say over the 20 years it has kind of went down hill with sites with trash left in them a lot of the changes is the camp host is just a volunteer they no longer get paid there not open on the big day for checking out and in Friday and Monday are to biggest days except for holiday weekends
Tony B
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: F114, Loop: F
Site was clean. Care taker was friendly. Had a great stay.
Ramiro R
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: E089/90, Loop: E
Yes
Mike M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: B
Everything was great
scottie S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: A
all was great
David M
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: C046, Loop: C
I camped here with my father as a kid in high school, and this was my first time back in 49 years. What memories! Campground is older but in good shape, and it is evident the Corps is working to get it back in shape after the terrible spring floods. Restrooms and showers were functional, although they could use a face lift. Excellent proximity to the water and the views are excellent (especially the sunsets). Overall, a very good stay.
Bernard W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: B
Nice camping with water views. Clean bathroom's and showers.
Edward P
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: G127, Loop: G
Axel is a great place to stay one of the things I like about it most every lot has plenty of shade.
Kevin V
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: G137, Loop: G
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gerri r
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: H147, Loop: H
Had a great time fishing and swimming! We always do girl trips to this campground and I love that we always feel safe. There’s a sense of community in the campground no matter who’s there and what time of year you camp!
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. |
