Mcclintic Pt. Lake
Bath County, VirginiaView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from B at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #3 of 3 in the county
Mcclintic Pt. Lake in Bath County, Virginia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.4 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 4.6 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 20 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 7.4 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Mcclintic Pt. Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Bath County, Virginia. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2026. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Bath County, Mcclintic Pt. Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Virginia DEQ, last sampled 2026-07-06. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Mcclintic Pt. Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 7.4 µg/L. TSI 51. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 20 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.4 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Mcclintic Pt. Lake
- Mcclintic Point Primitive0.5 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
Fishing Mcclintic Pt. Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 8 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.073 m/yr | 8 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.99 µg/L/yr | 8 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.14 µg/L/yr | 8 |
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Bath County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Mcclintic Pt. Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Mcclintic Pt. Lake
Where is Mcclintic Pt. Lake?
- Mcclintic Pt. Lake is a lake in Bath County, Virginia. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Mcclintic Pt. Lake?
- Mcclintic Pt. Lake in Bath County, Virginia has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 20 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 7.4 µg/L.
Is Mcclintic Pt. Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there campgrounds on Mcclintic Pt. Lake?
- Mcclintic Pt. Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Mcclintic Point Primitive. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
Explore Mcclintic Pt. Lake across LakeQuality
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Where this data comes from
236 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2013–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
21VASWCB236 samples · 2013–2026
Analytical methods
- Tyler, John. 1968. The secchi disk, Limnology and Oceanograpy, 13(1):1-6.
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- 446.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophylls and Pheopigments in Phytoplankton by Spectrophotometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles