Paint Creek Lake
Highland County, Ohio1,162 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Ohio EPA for this lake.
- 42 ft max depth
- Public access
Paint Creek Lake in Highland County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 41.6 ft. Surface area: 1162 acres.
Paint Creek Lake is a 1,162-acre lake in Highland County, Ohio with a maximum depth of 42 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Paint Creek Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
- Deep water41.6 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water1,162 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Paint Creek Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Paint Creek Lake
These are the measurements Ohio EPA publishes for Paint Creek Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
41.6 ft
Surface area
1,162 acres
Shoreline
28.6 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Ohio EPA
Recreation & Access
- Paint Creek State Park - Campground RampPublic
- Paint Creek State Park - Rattlesnake RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Paint Creek Lake
- Paint Creek State Park Campground1.3 km
- Paint Creek Dam Site4.5 kmReserve
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
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Frequently asked questions about Paint Creek Lake
Where is Paint Creek Lake?
- Paint Creek Lake is a lake in Highland County, Ohio. Its water-quality measurements are published by Ohio EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Paint Creek Lake?
- Paint Creek Lake in Highland County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 41.6 ft. Surface area: 1162 acres.
Is Paint Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Paint Creek Lake?
- Paint Creek Lake has a maximum depth of 41.6 feet. The lake covers 1162 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Paint Creek Lake?
- Paint Creek Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Paint Creek State Park - Campground Ramp, Paint Creek State Park - Rattlesnake Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Paint Creek Lake?
- Paint Creek Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Ohio's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Paint Creek Lake?
- Paint Creek Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Paint Creek State Park Campground, Paint Creek Dam Site. 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.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Paint Creek Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles