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Lake Como, Pennsylvania
Village of Lake Como
Nickname(s): 
Como
Map of Pennsylvania, with county borders indicated. A red dot in the upper right-hand corner is labeled "Lake Como."
Map of Pennsylvania, with county borders indicated. A red dot in the upper right-hand corner is labeled "Lake Como."
Lake Como, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Map of Pennsylvania, with county borders indicated. A red dot in the upper right-hand corner is labeled "Lake Como."
Map of Pennsylvania, with county borders indicated. A red dot in the upper right-hand corner is labeled "Lake Como."
Lake Como, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
U.S. Congressional District 10
County Wayne
School District Wayne Highlands
Region I
Magisterial District 22-3-04
Townships Buckingham
Preston
Named for Lake Como, Italy
Elevation
1,519 ft (463 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT))
ZIP code
18437
Area code(s) 570
GNIS feature ID 1178772
FIPS code 42-127-62600-40968

Lake Como is a small village located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It is part of both Buckingham and Preston Townships.

History of Lake Como

This charming village gets its name from a famous lake far away. It is named after Lake Como in Italy.

Life in Lake Como Village

Lake Como is home to about 20 to 30 houses. These homes are found right along the lake's edge. Some people live here all year long. Others visit just for vacations.

Fun Things Near Lake Como

Around Lake Como, you can find several popular summer camps. These include Camp Nesher, Camp Lohikan, Camp Wayne, and Camp Morasha. There are also some interesting local spots. These landmarks are known as "The Fort," "The Rock Wall," and "Endless LW."

Lake Como's Amazing Wildlife

The private lake at Lake Como is full of different kinds of fish. You can find bass and chain pickerel here. There are also walleye, perch, and blue-gills. Other fish include crappies, sun-fish, and bullheads. Besides fish, the lake is home to other creatures. You might see turtles, snakes, and frogs. Freshwater mussels also live in the lake.

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