Axtel

Photo · Darren Smith, Park Ranger

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

153Sites

80 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 information, please call (270) 257-2584. Nearby Attractions The historic Green Farm is adjacent to the lake. It consists of about 3,000 acres, a large ancestral home, an old water-powered mill and store and a golf course. George Washington once owned part of the land. Mammoth Cave National Park, which boasts the longest cave system in the world with more than 240 miles of mapped passageways, is about a one-hour drive away. Other nearby attractions also include the historic Holt House in Hardinsburg, the Jack Thomas House in Leitchfield, and the new Aquatic Center in Leitchfield. Charges & Cancellations Once a reservation has been created, there will be a $10 fee to cancel your reservation, change sites, or change dates. Cancellations made the day before you are scheduled to arrive through the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first night's use fee. No-show's are charged a $20 fee plus the first night's use fee. If you reservation is for only 1 night, and you have been charged the first night's use fee, there is no $10 or $20 service fee charged.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 153

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
A	A001	standard electric	40 ft	50
A	A002	standard electric	33 ft	50
A	A003	standard electric	33 ft	50
A	A004	standard electric	45 ft	50
A	A005	standard electric	37 ft	50
A	A006	standard electric	33 ft	50
A	A007	standard electric	42 ft	50
A	A008	standard electric	32 ft	50
A	A009	standard electric	42 ft	50
A	A010	standard electric	32 ft	50
A	A011	standard electric	35 ft	15
A	A012	standard electric	60 ft	50
A	A013	standard electric	38 ft	50
A	A014	standard electric	60 ft	50
A	A015	standard electric	55 ft	50
A	A016	standard electric	57 ft	50
A	A017	standard electric	58 ft	50
A	A018	standard electric	35 ft	50
A	A019	standard electric	40 ft	50
A	A020	standard electric	52 ft	50
A	A021	standard electric	68 ft	50
A	A022	zone	60 ft	—
A	A023	standard electric	55 ft	50
A	A024	standard electric	40 ft	50
A	A025	standard electric	40 ft	50
A	A026	standard electric	40 ft	50
B	B027	standard electric	32 ft	50
B	B028	standard electric	50 ft	50
B	B029	standard electric	48 ft	50
B	B030	standard electric	40 ft	50
B	B031	standard electric	32 ft	50
B	B032	standard electric	32 ft	50
B	B033	standard electric	70 ft	50
B	B034	standard electric	41 ft	50
B	B035	standard electric	45 ft	50
B	B036	standard electric	32 ft	50
B	B037	standard electric	40 ft	50
B	B038	standard electric	48 ft	50
B	B039	standard electric	40 ft	50
B	B040	standard electric	35 ft	50
B	B041	standard electric	40 ft	50
B	B042	standard electric	50 ft	50
C	C043	standard electric	40 ft	50
C	C044	standard electric	56 ft	50
C	C045	standard electric	48 ft	50
C	C046	standard electric	32 ft	50
C	C047	standard electric	32 ft	50
C	C048	standard electric	48 ft	50
C	C049	standard electric	50 ft	50
C	C050	standard electric	44 ft	50
C	C051	standard electric	40 ft	50
C	C052	standard electric	70 ft	50
C	C053	standard electric	55 ft	50
C	C054	standard electric	60 ft	50	yes
D	D055	standard electric	38 ft	50
D	D056	standard electric	48 ft	50
D	D057	standard electric	48 ft	50
D	D058	standard electric	40 ft	50
D	D059	standard electric	56 ft	50
E	E060	standard electric	40 ft	50

SHOWING 60 OF 153 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in KY-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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