Lake Management & Environment
Protecting Lake Campton Today. Preserving It for Tomorrow.
Lake Campton is a living ecosystem that requires ongoing care, monitoring, and investment. The Lake Campton Property Owners Association (LCPOA) is a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to maintaining the lake for the enjoyment of homeowners in the Kings Mill subdivision.
No board member receives compensation. Every dollar goes directly to protecting and maintaining the lake.
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Like all man-made lakes, Lake Campton requires consistent care and maintenance.
Without vegetation control:
Weeds grow from the lake bottom to the surface
Floating algae blooms form
Usable surface area decreases
Oxygen levels drop
Fish populations suffer
Proper management keeps the lake:
Fishable
Swimmable
Navigable
Visually attractive
Ecologically balanced
The Lake Campton Property Owners Association is a member of the Illinois Lake Management Association (ILMA).
Through this membership, we stay connected to lake management professionals, environmental research, and best practices across the state. ILMA provides educational resources, regulatory updates, and technical guidance that support informed, science-based decision-making for our lake.
Participation in ILMA strengthens our commitment to responsible stewardship, long-term sustainability, and continued improvement of Lake Campton’s ecosystem.
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Annual dues directly fund lake operations. The treatments to Lake Campton costs nearly $17,000!
85% of dues support weed & algae control.
15% supports insurance and administrative costs.
We are a nonprofit organization. No salaries are paid.
Current Annual Dues:
On-lake: $700
Off-lake: $425
Non-resident Annual Fishing Pass:
Property listings frequently highlight Lake Campton access as a premium amenity. Continued investment protects that value.
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Lake stewardship is strongest when members participate.
Ways to help:
Attend the annual homeowners meeting (early spring)
Volunteer for cleanup or planting days
Share ideas and concerns
Stay current on dues
Lake Campton is one of our community’s greatest shared assets.
Protecting it is a shared responsibility.
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The lake does not exist in isolation. What happens upstream and in surrounding yards directly affects water quality.
We encourage residents to:
Limit fertilizer use near the shoreline
Use native plantings where possible
Prevent yard waste from entering the lake
Stay informed and engaged
Small changes collectively protect the whole system.