Apple Canyon Lake is the ideal setting for your dreamed-about vacation, recreation or retirement property or home. Located in a land of great beauty with rolling hills, green valleys and cool woods, our private lake community spreads over 2700 acres in northwestern Illinois.
Our private lake came to be in 1969, by constructing a dam across the Hells Branch stream, resulting in 450 acres of sparkling waters with 15 miles of shoreline and reaching depths of up to 70 feet. Because of our unique greenway system, nearly 75% of the shoreline will remain undeveloped. This greenway assures much of the lakeshore will always be accessible to property owner regardless of where in the development their property is located.
Apple Canyon Lake has something for everyone. It has several bays, designated no-wake areas, which are ideal for canoeing, paddle boating, swimming, fishing, cruising and picnicking on your pontoon boat. Whether you have a speedboat or a sailboat, you will enjoy the main body of the lake. For your recreational needs, a full-service marina and sales center operate seven days a week in season. The lake is stocked on a regular basis resulting in some of the best fishing in Illinois. The lake has a large beach with pavilion, changing facilities and restrooms. For those who prefer relaxing by a pool, an outdoor swimming pool is located at the clubhouse. For land lovers, Apple Canyon Lake offers a challenging 9-hole Golf Course, two tennis courts and a thirteen-mile trail system. Snow-mobiling and cross-country skiing are popular activities.
The development also has a lakefront restaurant open seven days a week, in season, for lunch and dinner. The Association clubhouse is a popular gathering place for numerous activities and events throughout the year. For campers, there is a campground with both improved and unimproved sites, restrooms, showers, laundry and vending facilities. At the campground, there's are bocce courts, horseshoe pits and a playground for all to enjoy.
The Property Owners Association is a not-for-profit Illinois Corporation managed by a nine member Board of Directors (elected by property owners). Numerous volunteer committees serve in such areas as architectural control, conservation, budget, publicity, recreation, golf and legislative action. There are 2727 lots at Apple Canyon Lake and all are privately owned. Slightly over 600 homes have been built at Apple Canyon Lake. Take a tour around the development on Apple Canyon Road, stop at the clubhouse, climb our lookout tower, visit our restaurant or golf course - they are open to the public.
















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