James Lake   Be the first to submit input for James Lake. If you have info on James Lake, Knox County, Missouri please submit it here to improve this web site.          These outdoors activities are available near James Lake.   Public Lands Near James Lake: Thousand Hills State Park, Missouri, 23 miles away Long Branch State Park, Missouri, 25 miles away Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Iowa, 33 miles away   Hotels Near James Lake: Depot Inn and Suites, La Plata, 17 miles away Budget Host Village Inn, Kirksville, 19 miles away Super 8 Kirksville, Kirksville, 19 miles away Days Inn Kirksville, Kirksville, 20 miles away Holiday Inn Express KIRKSVILLE, Kirksville, 20 miles away   Ski Areas Near James Lake: Fun Valley, Iowa, 72 miles away       240 foot drop, 5 lifts, 14 runs