Elk Lake Shores -- Recreation and Beauty Since 1960

Elk Lake and the surrounding area was developed in 1960 by American Realty Company, drawing upon its experience in similar lakefront developments in rural areas.

Eight farms comprising 1,100 acres were purchased, and Elk Creek was dammed to produce a body of water of approximately 255 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. 

Elk Lake Shores has 1,300 lots that are serviced by 17 miles of gravel road. 

In 1961, the non-profit Elk Lake Property Owners' Association, Inc. (ELPOA) was established to govern the overall operations of the lake and its surrounding common properties.  The official name of the development as recorded in its Articles of Incorporation is Elk Lake Shores.