About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
Stephanie C
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: G137, Loop: G
We absolutely love Axtel
Roxanne R
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: G133, Loop: G
Axtel is one of the best campgrounds. Nice spacing and great views of the lake from most camp sites. Favorite place for us!
Steve G
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: A
it was great going back in 2 weeks
Douglas L
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: F110, Loop: F
Bathrooms was closed. No showers. Heavy Smoke from fires burning all night. Loud Music from neighbor. Cigarette Buts everywhere. Hosts was very nice at the gate. There is no enforcement on quiet time though. I've stayed in same spot 32 years every May. Yes I realize hard to find help right now. But still No bathhouse? Tried using bathroom on other side and it was locked. Not sure what's up but I was not notified before checking in. But everyone had fire pits going which are roughly 10ft from your site. We couldn't sleep way too much smoke. I highly recommend fire out times be enforced. It's in the rules and regs. But, if you don't have enforcment.... anyway great fishing from the bank. Caught several bass one was 5lb 2oz caught a 4lb Stripe from rock side of camp. Several rock bass and bluegill on Rooster Tail at camp. But yeah site 110 is on the point catches all of the smoke down wind.
Stephanie C
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: G137, Loop: G
We absolutely love Axtel
Roxanne R
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: G133, Loop: G
Axtel is one of the best campgrounds. Nice spacing and great views of the lake from most camp sites. Favorite place for us!
Steve G
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: A
it was great going back in 2 weeks
Douglas L
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: F110, Loop: F
Bathrooms was closed. No showers. Heavy Smoke from fires burning all night. Loud Music from neighbor. Cigarette Buts everywhere. Hosts was very nice at the gate. There is no enforcement on quiet time though. I've stayed in same spot 32 years every May. Yes I realize hard to find help right now. But still No bathhouse? Tried using bathroom on other side and it was locked. Not sure what's up but I was not notified before checking in. But everyone had fire pits going which are roughly 10ft from your site. We couldn't sleep way too much smoke. I highly recommend fire out times be enforced. It's in the rules and regs. But, if you don't have enforcment.... anyway great fishing from the bank. Caught several bass one was 5lb 2oz caught a 4lb Stripe from rock side of camp. Several rock bass and bluegill on Rooster Tail at camp. But yeah site 110 is on the point catches all of the smoke down wind.
Glenn S
VerifiedMay 7, 2022 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: A
Nice campground well kept and nice big slips for my RV! Will be going back in late May. Lake is really nice.
Glenn S
VerifiedMay 7, 2022 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: A
Nice campground well kept and nice big slips for my RV! Will be going back in late May. Lake is really nice.
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
