Parnell Access
Parnell Access
Parnell Access Area offers a two-lane boat ramp, toilet facilities, water, and large parking area in the upper Salt Creek portion of Clinton Lake, a no-wake zone. An 8-mile equestrian trail begins at this location.
The access is easily reached by turning south off Route 54 at Parnell or traveling east from the Weldon Access Area.
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