Best Kept Secret in Northwest Missouri

Lake Viking is a private 630-acre man-made lake with excellent fishing, lots of wildlife, water skiing, boating, and swimming. It’s a great place to live!

630 Acres of Clean, Clear Water

An “Ozark-type lake,” Lake Viking is surrounded by hills and many natural lake fingers or coves. The lake ranges to a depth of over 70 feet.

Over 19 Miles of Maintained Shore Line

The entire Lake Viking community encompassess over 2,300 acres of hilly, tree-covered land.

Owned Entirely by Private Property Owners

Real Estate at Lake Viking is a “traditional market” where private owners offer their property for sale to prospective buyers, with or without the involvement of real estate brokers.

Conveniently Located in Rural Countryside

It’s a great place to live! Lake Viking is just an hour northeast of Kansas City (or an hour east of St. Joseph on U.S. Highway 36, then turn north) on I-35 to Exit #68.

Lake Viking ... lake living the better way!

All property owners are part of the Viking Valley Association and pay membership dues & assessments based on the number of lots owned. Dues are set by the Covenants and Restrictions, with assessments approved annually by the membership.

Viking Valley Association

Mission Statement:

Lake Viking is a private lake aspiring to preserve our community and environment for future generations.

Ralph Crawford (1945-2020)

Ralph Crawford, 74, Kansas City, passed away July 12, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 13, 1945, to Lee and Hazel (Palmer) Crawford in Beckley, WV. Ralph grew up and attended school in Sophie, WV. On March 14, 1969, he was united in marriage to Judy McKellips....

Welcome New Members — July 2020

Lake Viking Association welcomes the following new members joining during July, 2020: Lot S125 -- Mark & Tammy Garrett, Lot 3098 -- Larry & Janet Rhoades, Lot 724 -- Douglas & Jill Anderson, Lot 2638 -- Kelly & Shelby Eads, Lot 1774 -- Thomas &...

2020 — July Infractions & Warnings

Safety officers issued 53 infraction notices during the month of July. The infractions are as follows: Excessive Night Speed – 7 No Boater Safety Card - 6 Movement Conflicting – 4 Unauthorized Watercraft – 4 Careless Operation of Watercraft - 3 Failure to Maintain...

2020 — June Infractions & Warnings

14 new infraction tickets were reviewed during the committee meeting held July 11; five people that attended in person for their ticket. A total of $1,320 in fines were issued. The warnings seem to be working to get members attention. The committee has challenged...

Boater Safety Update

In an effort to gain voluntary compliance with the association handbook, the Safety Department would like to remind you of a couple of rules. First, when operating a vessel at nighttime, you are required to display state approved navigational lighting when underway....