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.

Lake Board Candidate: James Funk (Log #2904)

Current career setting: General Manager – Office Depot Number of years an Association Member: 8 years Previous VVA Board or committee service: Board Member 2018, Campground 2013 – present, Infraction Committee 2018-2019 Additional personal or family data: Married to...

Phillip Alan “Phil” Tate [1946 – 2019]

Phillip Alan “Phil” Tate, 73, lifelong resident of Gallatin, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 2019, in his home. Phil was born on March 21, 1946, to Hubert L. and Patricia M. (Drummond) Tate in St. Joseph. He graduated from Gallatin High School in 1964,...

Patricia Folgate [1940 – 2019]

Patricia Folgate, 79, Ridgeway, passed away Dec. 31, 2019, at a Cameron nursing home. She was born July 27, 1940, in Harrison County, the fourth child of Loren DeLain and Mary I. (Hendren) Landes and joined her siblings, Nolan D., Ruth Elaine and Deloris Mae Landes....

Daryl Bailey [1946 – 2020]

Daryl Gene Bailey, 73, of Gallatin, MO, formerly of Ottumwa, IA died at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, MO on January 7, 2020. Daryl was born January 9, 1946 in Centerville, IA to Ed and Pauline Elizabeth Tipton Bailey. A graduate of Ottumwa High School, Daryl retired...

It’s Plunge Time at Lake Viking!

The 13th Annual Lake Viking Polar Plunge will take place Feb. 15. Brave men and women from around the area will don costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into Lake Viking. Their “Reason for Freezin” . . . the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri! All proceeds...