Lake Camelot Illinois Map

About Lake Camelot, Illinois

Lake Camelot is a locality in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,629. The population density is 386.7 people per km². Lake Camelot is located at 40.6307°N, 89.7421°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61547.

Lake Camelot unfolds as a watercolor wash across the Illinois landscape, a placid mirror reflecting a sky that often hangs in shades of bruised plum or pale robin's egg. It lies 6.9 miles north-west of Pekin, IL (from Pekin, IL: bearing 309°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-south-west of Peoria. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes, giving way to the broad, unhurried sweep of agricultural lands. Fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the breeze, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the darker emerald of distant woodlands. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of freshly turned earth and the faint, clean scent of water. On a clear day, the light has a peculiar clarity, illuminating the dust motes dancing above the asphalt roads and lending a sharp definition to the scattered farmhouses and their weathered barns. The history of Lake Camelot is intertwined with the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of the region. This area, once part of the vast prairie, was settled by those seeking to cultivate its bounty, and agriculture remains a cornerstone of its economy, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to generations of harvests. The lake itself, a more recent addition, was conceived as a place of recreation and community, a focal point for families seeking respite and connection. Its waters, often alive with the shimmer of sunlight on tiny ripples, draw swimmers and boaters during the warmer months, a counterpoint to the steady, grounded rhythm of rural life. While no grand historical pronouncements mark its past, the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring cycles of the land imbue Lake Camelot with a distinctive, understated character.

About This Lake Camelot Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Camelot, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.63065, -89.7421. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lake Camelot and Peoria County.

Detailed location data for Lake Camelot includes the ZIP code (61547), telephone area code (815), county seat of Peoria County (Peoria), and school district assignment (Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lake Camelot is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.