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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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 However, some noted issues like low lake water levels and outdated bathrooms, but overall, most guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.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
Sherri M
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: B
As soon as we made camp they made us leave due to high water.
Sherri M
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: B032, Loop: B
As soon as we made camp they made us leave due to high water.
John M. B
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: B
We had another great weekend at Axtel. It was our first time at site B-035 and we really liked it, and want to try and book it again in the future. The new fire pits are awesome.
John M. B
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 • Stayed at: B035, Loop: B
We had another great weekend at Axtel. It was our first time at site B-035 and we really liked it, and want to try and book it again in the future. The new fire pits are awesome.
Helen B
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: A
Excellent campground. Love love love the attendants Jo and Don!
Helen B
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: A025, Loop: A
Excellent campground. Love love love the attendants Jo and Don!
Layton P
VerifiedMay 8, 2021 • Stayed at: C053, Loop: C
Wish the ground on left side of the parking spot would be lower where you could drain your tanks into your cart (honey wagon) without having to pick up on your hose. Other than that it was great. I feel so fortunate to have places like we have to camp.
Layton P
VerifiedMay 8, 2021 • Stayed at: C053, Loop: C
Wish the ground on left side of the parking spot would be lower where you could drain your tanks into your cart (honey wagon) without having to pick up on your hose. Other than that it was great. I feel so fortunate to have places like we have to camp.
Debra S
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: E062, Loop: E
This CG is one of our faves! The CG was clean, new trees have been planted. We really enjoy this CG as it is right on the lake with beautiful views, a beach for swimming,(we have not used) and access to Nicks boat dock is right across the street. Everyone is helpful and friendly.
This is the first time our trip involved 4 dogs right next to our site. They barked at everyone and everything.
We mentioned it to the hosts of the CG.
Linda E
VerifiedMay 7, 2021 • Stayed at: F119, Loop: F
Love camping at Axtel. Already have twice in April. Will be there again in about 3 weeks!
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
