Taylorville Lake

Christian County, Illinois

Taylorville Lake is a 1286-acre lake in Taylorville, Illinois. Springfield is under 35 miles away, and St. Louis is around 100 miles away.

The lake borders Bertinettis Lake to the north, separated just by Illinois Route 29.

The Taylorville Memorial Hospital is 15 minutes from the lake, and the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is only an hour away.

Grocery stores such as Kroger, Taylorville Food Center, and ALDI are within 20 minutes. For education options, there are public and private schools in Taylorville.

At the Water and On the Shore

On Taylorville Lake, people generally enjoy boating, fishing, and water skiing. Anglers savor reeling in bluegill, white crappie, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and sauger. There are boat accesses around the lake.

The Lakeshore Golf Course rests by the lake on its western shore. At Lakeshore, golfers can experience elegant grassy knolls with tree-lined fairways as well as glimmering lake views and trim and tidy greens.

The lake is home to two parks, the Optimist and Kiwanis, both of which have facilities for picnicking and camping as well as cabin rentals.

Ease Your Hunger

Hungry lakeside residents often circulate the area’s beloved restaurants including Bill’s Tasty Shop, a classic American diner, and Angelo’s Pizza, known for their premier service and garlic bread.

An Exciting Waterpark

A meager 45 minutes away is Knight’s Action Park in Springfield. It happens to be Illinois' largest waterpark and owned by its third generation.

A Classic Lake Experience

Do you want a classic lakeside experience in the idyllic Midwest? Turn to Taylorville Lake. It just might be the location of your next lake home!