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Lake trip · DeKalb County, Missouri

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Where to stay at King Lake

King Lake covers 184 acres in DeKalb County and carries a water-quality grade of F (Very Poor). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Places to stay near King Lake

Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near King Lake in DeKalb County, Missouri — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.

Top-rated places to stay near King Lake

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Before you book: the water

King Lake grades F for water quality — Very Poor. Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Water clarity is about 0.6 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 39.2 µg/L.

See the full King Lake water-quality report →

Best time to visit

Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

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About King Lake

Surface area
184 acres
Max depth
-
Public boat launches
1
Public beaches

Camping & RV near King Lake

Search public campgrounds and RV sites near King Lake on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around King Lake in DeKalb County, Missouri are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.

King Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of F (Very Poor). Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.

Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Guide

LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)

Free trip-planning guide for King Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.

Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality grades are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.