Lake Carmel is a resort community located in the town of Kent in Putnam County. It has a total area of 5.5 square miles and a population over 8,500. Its one of the four major lakeside towns, which also includes Lake Secor in the town of Carmel, Lake Peekskill in Putnam Valley, and Putnam Lake in the Patterson area. Today, this community offers year round homes, convenient shopping and municipal services. Former summer cottages have been winterized and converted, many of them offer lovely wooded or waterfront settings. Those who appreciate tranquility against a backdrop of natural beauty will want to explore the many possibilities in the panoramic lake community.