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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
Tom S
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 • Stayed at: F116, Loop: F
This campground was perfect in every way with a wide variety of selection in lots. I was fortunate to land a spot overlooking the water that was just breathtaking to wake up every morning an watch the sunrise and then the sunset with a nice fall fire in the evening. The other campers were very friendly and respectful and I can not say enough great things about the wonderful folks at the Gate, simply Amazing customer service and just a great down home vibe.
Tom S
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 • Stayed at: F116, Loop: F
This campground was perfect in every way with a wide variety of selection in lots. I was fortunate to land a spot overlooking the water that was just breathtaking to wake up every morning an watch the sunrise and then the sunset with a nice fall fire in the evening. The other campers were very friendly and respectful and I can not say enough great things about the wonderful folks at the Gate, simply Amazing customer service and just a great down home vibe.
Danny E
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: F118, Loop: F
We originally reserved site #022 for 7 nights about three months prior to our arrival date. When we arrived at 5:20 PM it was “after hours” for the camp host to assist us. As we set up at this site we realized it was a non-electric site. I got online and reserved another site, but was not able to reserve for the total length of time we originally reserved. We moved to the new site that night. We contacted Recreation.gov online and attempted to cancel the original site; would not process the request. The next day I contacted them via phone and was told we would have to “cancel after the date of our departure”. When I contacted them on Monday after the departure date, I was told the site had been cancelled previously and a refund would be issued. When we received our refund the amount refunded was less than half of the original amount paid. How frustrating. Although it was my own negligence in booking the non-electric site to begin with the amount they kept as a penalty was much higher than expected. Definitely not our best experience, lots of frustration without results. Disappointing!
Kim M
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: A017, Loop: A
We camp at Axtel often. It is my favorite place. Clean and spacious and wooded. The swim area is nice and well marked and water is nice.
Danny E
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: F118, Loop: F
We originally reserved site #022 for 7 nights about three months prior to our arrival date. When we arrived at 5:20 PM it was “after hours” for the camp host to assist us. As we set up at this site we realized it was a non-electric site. I got online and reserved another site, but was not able to reserve for the total length of time we originally reserved. We moved to the new site that night. We contacted Recreation.gov online and attempted to cancel the original site; would not process the request. The next day I contacted them via phone and was told we would have to “cancel after the date of our departure”. When I contacted them on Monday after the departure date, I was told the site had been cancelled previously and a refund would be issued. When we received our refund the amount refunded was less than half of the original amount paid. How frustrating. Although it was my own negligence in booking the non-electric site to begin with the amount they kept as a penalty was much higher than expected. Definitely not our best experience, lots of frustration without results. Disappointing!
Kim M
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: A017, Loop: A
We camp at Axtel often. It is my favorite place. Clean and spacious and wooded. The swim area is nice and well marked and water is nice.
Kelly C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: E088, Loop: E
I love Axtel. It's our go to campground. Everything was perfect and we are coming back in 2 weeks. Can't wait!
Kelly C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: E088, Loop: E
I love Axtel. It's our go to campground. Everything was perfect and we are coming back in 2 weeks. Can't wait!
barbara w
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: B040, Loop: B
Great place to take the grandkids, We enjoy camping there!
barbara w
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: B040, Loop: B
Great place to take the grandkids, We enjoy camping there!
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
