Axtel
Axtel is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kentucky. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.62250, -86.45306
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 270-257-2584
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Axtel
Overview Axtel Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year. Recreation A wide variety of recreational activities and facilities are provided at the lake, including ample opportunities for boating and fishing. The most sought after fish are bass, crappie and catfish, and bass tournaments occur at the lake throughout the year. Additionally, pontoon, johnboat and jet ski rentals are available at the nearby marinas. Facilities Axtel Campground is a large facility with 158 campsites, many of which have electric hookups. All campsites provide sweeping views of the lake. A swimming area, boat ramp, dump station, flush toilets, playground, showers, drinking water, fish-cleaning station, and short trail are also provided. Wi-fi is available from an outside source. Natural Features The rolling, forested hills of rural south central Kentucky offer an extraordinary setting for those who visit the lake. Rough River Lake provides views of ancient sandstone, shale and limestone cliffs. An abundance of water in the area, both surface and underground, has carved through limestone to create a myriad of sinks and caverns. The lake itself is home to numerous species of wildlife, including migratory songbirds and waterfowl. Contact Info For facility specific informa
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Branchville Dump Station · 38 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Dollar General · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork (Ky) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Laurel Branch | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| North Fork State Park | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Cave Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.1 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Lake View Camping | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| Everette Park Caampground | RV park | 20 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.