Elks Lake
Vernon County, Missouri45 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Missouri DNR for this lake.
- Public access
Elks Lake in Vernon County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Surface area: 45 acres.
Elks Lake is a 45-acre lake in Vernon County, Missouri. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Elks Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Elks Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Elks Lake
These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Elks Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
Ask about Elks Lake
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Lake Details
Surface area
45 acres
Shoreline
3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Missouri DNR
No bathymetric survey has been published for Elks Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Cephas Ford AccessPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Stays via Stay22
Stays near Elks Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Elks Lake in Vernon County, Missouri — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Elks Lake
Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Missouri’s top lakes →
Follow Elks Lake’s readings
Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.
Or email
Fishing Elks Lake
Nearby Lakes in Vernon County
Frequently asked questions about Elks Lake
Where is Elks Lake?
- Elks Lake is a lake in Vernon County, Missouri. Its water-quality measurements are published by Missouri DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Elks Lake?
- Elks Lake in Vernon County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Surface area: 45 acres.
Is Elks Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Elks Lake?
- Elks Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Cephas Ford Access. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Elks Lake?
- Elks Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Missouri's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Explore Elks Lake across LakeQuality
More lakes in Missouri
Other Lakes in Missouri
Where this data comes from
Measurements for Elks Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory