

Best for advanced divers, 5-46m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
McClintic Point Ledges in Summersville Lake features steep underwater cliffs and rocky ledges that drop off into deep water. The site is suitable for advanced snorkelers, with depths ranging from 5 to 46 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Divers and snorkelers can access the site from both shore and boat, located 20 metres from the shoreline. Conditions include mild currents and a summer thermocline typically between 5 and 9 metres, below which water temperatures drop significantly. Hazards include boat traffic, cold water, and potential entanglement. Facilities available at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms.
37.97450, -79.97520
This area has no cell phone reception.
From Warm Springs, Virginia take US 39 west 12 miles to state route 600, turn left (south) on SR 600. Continue 10 miles on SR 600 to the McClintic Point Sign. Turn right at the McClintic Point Sign.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-46m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore & Boat
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site is intended for advanced snorkelers due to the depth and environmental conditions.
Depths range from 5 to 46 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, the site is accessible by both shore and boat entries.
Divers and snorkelers should be aware of boat traffic, cold water temperatures, significant depths, and the risk of entanglement.
The best months to visit McClintic Point Ledges in Hot Springs are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
McClintic Point Ledges in Hot Springs typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.