Lake Camelot, Illinois

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Lake Camelot, Illinois
Lake Camelot, Illinois is located in Illinois
Lake Camelot, Illinois
Lake Camelot, Illinois
Coordinates: 40°37′50″N 89°44′32″W / 40.63056°N 89.74222°W / 40.63056; -89.74222Coordinates: 40°37′50″N 89°44′32″W / 40.63056°N 89.74222°W / 40.63056; -89.74222
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyPeoria
Area
 • Total1.874 sq mi (4.85 km2)
 • Land1.735 sq mi (4.49 km2)
 • Water0.139 sq mi (0.36 km2)
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total1,686
 • Density900/sq mi (350/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)309
GNIS feature ID2629893[2]

Lake Camelot is a census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,686 as of the 2010 census.[1]

Lake Camelot was developed in 1969 and consists of 640 acres. There are now approximately 618 homes.

There are two lakes, Lake Camelot and Lake Lancelot, which are stocked with a variety of fish and have boat ramps and docks available. The clubhouse complex comprises three pools and a beach that are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year to members and their guests.[3]

It is named after Camelot, the castle and court from Arthurian legends.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Camelot, Illinois
  3. ^ http://www.camelotrta.org/


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