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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
Katie B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: F107, Loop: F
Great view, nice clean beach area for kids to play
Katie B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: F107, Loop: F
Great view, nice clean beach area for kids to play
Paul M
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: B
This was my first time at Axtel. I prefer Rough River Lake for local overnight trips. This is a large campground but well laid out with a diverse variety of sites. I had spot 34, a Absolutely beautiful lakefront spot, but I found great spots in the upper 100s hilltop overlooking a peninsula with water on three sides. Some of the non electric spots were literally at water level. The staff could have been a little friendlier (the lady at the gate was very short and seemed to be in a very bad mood and didn’t volunteer any kind of information for someone new to the camp. She sure didn’t make you feel welcome), but that didn’t affect my little mini vacation any.
Paul M
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: B
This was my first time at Axtel. I prefer Rough River Lake for local overnight trips. This is a large campground but well laid out with a diverse variety of sites. I had spot 34, a Absolutely beautiful lakefront spot, but I found great spots in the upper 100s hilltop overlooking a peninsula with water on three sides. Some of the non electric spots were literally at water level. The staff could have been a little friendlier (the lady at the gate was very short and seemed to be in a very bad mood and didn’t volunteer any kind of information for someone new to the camp. She sure didn’t make you feel welcome), but that didn’t affect my little mini vacation any.
Anita C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: E084, Loop: E
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john b
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: E104, Loop: E
I love being able to look out onto the water all day and waking up and having my coffee by the water.
Anita C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: E084, Loop: E
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john b
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: E104, Loop: E
I love being able to look out onto the water all day and waking up and having my coffee by the water.
Peggy T
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: F120, Loop: F
spacious sites on the water close to many activities Enjoyed Mammoth Caves
Peggy T
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: F120, Loop: F
spacious sites on the water close to many activities Enjoyed Mammoth Caves
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 5, 2026
