About Axtel
Number of accommodations: 152
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Marina -
Playground
Seasonal information
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
Stephanie H
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: H138, Loop: H
Beach was closed because of high water but it was still a great trip. Fishing was great.
Pam H
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: A
Love Axtel!
John S R
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: F121, Loop: F
We had a wonderful time even though the water was high and they had to close parts of the campground it was still a wonderful week. The Park host was so nice and the park rangers were making sure everything was good. Thank you John
Bryant C
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: F113, Loop: F
Loved our 3 days at Axtel. It's a short drive for us. Our RV spot looked just like the picture. Bathrooms nice and clean! My kids loved walking to the playground and a huge plus to be able to see them from our spot. Definitely cant wait to go back!
joseph s
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: A
Nice large sites
David M
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: F120, Loop: F
The shower house was closed for 2 days. Also, a second shower house was removed a couple years ago and never replace. There needs to be a restroom facility put back where the one was removed. Too long of a walk for those on that area.
Marcia S
VerifiedDecember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: E062, Loop: E
We camped on E062 at Axtel as much as we can. We had no internet, we stayed form Sun 10/20/ home on Thurs 10/24/24. They were finally fixing the problem the day we had to leave. This site is by the wash house and of course an easy fix, I reported it on Monday to the host and to the core. I would also add we have camped at Axtel over 30 yrs these showers houses need some TLC it is embarrassing to bring our out of state guests to this beautiful state of Ky to such a nasty placed. I've brought the subject up before..... I also know money is tight but we need this for our tourism.
Chris B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B037, Loop: B
Campsites were decorated up for the Halloween weekend and had trick or treat on Saturday evening. We always enjoy our visit to Axtel campground.
Linda S
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: B034, Loop: B
Attendants where so nice and pleasant.. Enjoyed the views of Rough River . Axtel is very nice, so close to the water. Everyone was so nice, also I liked the security there. Thumbs Up to Axtel campground! 👍
Carolyn L
VerifiedOctober 23, 2024 • Stayed at: D057, Loop: D
The campground spot was beautiful. Maintenance was lacking look like the only thing they did was mow and made sure there was toilet paper. Area was pretty!
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. |
