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.

Gilligan’s Island a Cultural Classic?

Dec 20, 2019

by Troy Lesan What could be more of an American Classic than Gilligan’s Island? I mean everyone is familiar with the story. From the TV reruns – right? Even if it didn’t exactly happen in America (it happened on an unnamed island defined in the song’s lyrics as “just...

Schools – Winston Redbirds or Gallatin Bulldogs?

Dec 20, 2019

by Troy Lesan Perhaps one of the most curious things about living at Lake Viking is the school districts. On the surface it would seem to be a no-brainer. Altamont is three miles from Winston and eight miles from Gallatin.   Houses with a Gallatin address should be in...

Dredging and Funding Options

Dec 20, 2019

by Shawn Hepinstall, Dredge Committee Chairman It has always been amazing to me the amount of passion and care our members have for the stewardship of our lake. We have been members of the Lake Viking community for 20 years. The lake, the people, and our community are...

Wow! That’s a Lot of Water

Dec 20, 2019

Fast Fact:  In 2019, the PWSD #3 Water Plant pumped a little over 21 million gallons. Believe it or not, that total represents the equivalent of 1.23” off the surface of our 630 acre lake!

David Sandy Brings Magic to Christmas

Dec 20, 2019

On Nov. 23, Daviess County native David Sandy helped bring in the Christmas season at the Courter Theater in Gallatin with his world-famous magic show. Admission to the show was free as part of Gallatin’s Christmas on The Square. Sandy took up magic as a hobby at the...