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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
Cherish G
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: E060, Loop: E
I have loved Axtell and North Fork parks. I have been going there all my life. I took my children and now my grandkids. The lake is beautiful to swim in, so clear. Its also fun to kick back in a boat, ride around or just chill in a spot for the day. The lake is huge and the camp site are good size for small or big families. The park attendance at Axtell Jo and Don are also great people they are freindly and keep the place in order, any ?s they are there to help out. I will have to say though the lack of trees around the water sites where I have always camp need to be replaced. The trees were ate up or destroyed some how and they were not replaced. This makes me sad. They were giant trees..they will be missed. When in a tent we could use the shade from the heat. Not to mention it makes the site more peaceful. I really hope this is fixed for my grandkids children. There are shower houses and they were remolded this year. They look good. The beach is great to spend the day if no boat or just to hang out at while dinner is cooking. They have a boat dock. Nicks and they have excellent ice cream, gas, gift shop and boat rentals. The parks are Really nice places to take the family and get away for the week or weekend. Come and see for yourself you will love it! I'm sure of it!
Cherish G
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: E060, Loop: E
I have loved Axtell and North Fork parks. I have been going there all my life. I took my children and now my grandkids. The lake is beautiful to swim in, so clear. Its also fun to kick back in a boat, ride around or just chill in a spot for the day. The lake is huge and the camp site are good size for small or big families. The park attendance at Axtell Jo and Don are also great people they are freindly and keep the place in order, any ?s they are there to help out. I will have to say though the lack of trees around the water sites where I have always camp need to be replaced. The trees were ate up or destroyed some how and they were not replaced. This makes me sad. They were giant trees..they will be missed. When in a tent we could use the shade from the heat. Not to mention it makes the site more peaceful. I really hope this is fixed for my grandkids children. There are shower houses and they were remolded this year. They look good. The beach is great to spend the day if no boat or just to hang out at while dinner is cooking. They have a boat dock. Nicks and they have excellent ice cream, gas, gift shop and boat rentals. The parks are Really nice places to take the family and get away for the week or weekend. Come and see for yourself you will love it! I'm sure of it!
Anthony P
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: E079, Loop: E
Gorgeous campground with awesome staff. 10/10 recommend
George B
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: E070, Loop: E
Don and Jo (campground hosts) are responsible for a very clean and orderly campground. Grass is cut, restrooms are very clean.
The security gate is a great idea since it keeps non-campers from using the beach. All-in-all, I would rate my experiences at Axtel a 10.
Anthony P
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: E079, Loop: E
Gorgeous campground with awesome staff. 10/10 recommend
George B
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: E070, Loop: E
Don and Jo (campground hosts) are responsible for a very clean and orderly campground. Grass is cut, restrooms are very clean.
The security gate is a great idea since it keeps non-campers from using the beach. All-in-all, I would rate my experiences at Axtel a 10.
Mike B
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: E062, Loop: E
Nice place to camp.
Mike B
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: E062, Loop: E
Nice place to camp.
Terrie G
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: A
Site 13 had some shade and a partial view of the lake and was pretty level. The hosts we're very helpful and friendly. Axtel is a beautiful camp and there are lots of activities nearby. We will return to this campsite if we're in this area again.
Terrie G
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: A
Site 13 had some shade and a partial view of the lake and was pretty level. The hosts we're very helpful and friendly. Axtel is a beautiful camp and there are lots of activities nearby. We will return to this campsite if we're in this area again.
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
