Apple Canyon Lake is a census-designated place in Thompson Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States.

[3] Apple Canyon Lake is a planned vacation community developed in the late 1960s by the Branigar Organization of Medinah, Illinois.

An interesting aspect of the development is that 85 percent of the 15 miles of shore line is unsubdivided and is to remain green space.

In addition, the main road is set back from the lake with lots accessible via cul de sacs.

[6] In addition, a club house, pool, golf course, marina and private airport were built in order to attract potential lot buyers.