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.

Candidate Forum: Troy Lesan

Jan 26, 2018

Retired from Union Pacific after 36 years of railroad employment. Wife Shirley Leakey and I have been association members since July 2001 and have also been full-time residents at Lake Viking during that time. We located to Lake Viking because of the attraction of...

Candidate Forum: Susan Adkins Zalenski

Jan 26, 2018

I am a full-time Lake Viking resident at lots 364 and 365. We have been lot owners since 2014. My current career setting is as a director of State Government Affairs for Johnson & Johnson. Board and committee service: I am chair of the Lake Viking Communications...

Candidate Forum: Sherry Parkhurst

Jan 26, 2018

I was approached about running for the Lake Viking Board of Directors shortly after my marriage to Kyle Parkhurst and moving here. Having retired from the University of Central Missouri in August of 2016 where I was employed as an English instructor, writing,...

A visit to the History House (by Troy Lesan)

Jan 26, 2018

Okay, Diane Forsythe admits it. She confesses — she’s a hoarder. But before we call for an intervention or even for a visit from the production staff from the reality show, Hoarders, please know that the situation is under control. Whereas, the people on the Hoarders...

A fox anticipates Polar Plunge? (by Troy Lesan)

Jan 26, 2018

Let the record reflect that 2018 started out in the deep freeze. On the last day of 2017, when the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a last-minute victory over the Denver Bronco’s to close out the regular season, the recorded temperature at game time – 17 degrees at...