Exploring Cullaby Lake
and Carnahan county parks
If You Go
BY LINDA K. HOARD
Locals have enjoyed Cullaby Lake and
Carnahan county parks for years.
Tucked off U.S. Highway 101 just south
of Warrenton, the parks off er a large lake
for water sports and fi shing, a children’s
swimming area, picnic shelters, walking
trails, a historic cabin and a playground.
Cullaby Lake is maintained by park hosts
Stephanie and Bill Murray. They live on-site
and help set up the park for parties, sell park
passes and lock the park gates at night. The
couple has held the job for three years.
Cullaby Lake County Park and Carnahan
County Park
89990 Hawkins Rd. in Warrenton
Day use fee of $5 or $30 for annual pass is
required
“I live on 164 acres of forest and beau-
tiful scenery. Can’t beat living here. This
park is a local hidden gem … We feel really
Top photo by Linda Hoard, above photo by Emily Lindblom
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TOP: A group of people fi sh from a dock. ABOVE: Welcoming waters await kayakers on the lake.
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