McClintic Wildlife Management Area
The Clifton F. McClintic Wildlife Management Area, known locally as "the TNT area", is a naturalized area located in Mason County about 5 miles (8 km) north of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Its address puts it 5 mi south of Middleport. Weather is mildest over April, May, June, September and October, with 67–83°F highs.
A park & preserve, 5 mi south of Middleport
Sutton Township is the nearest base
Sutton Township is 10 miles northeast, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Columbus
Columbus is about 88 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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McClintic Wildlife Management Area
The Clifton F. McClintic Wildlife Management Area, known locally as "the TNT area", is a naturalized area located in Mason County about 5 miles (8 km) north of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Located on 3,655 acres (1,479 ha) of former wartime industrial land, the WMA is occupied by farmland, woodlands, and wetlands encompassing 31 ponds. The area still contains stored explosives.
In the late 1960s, the area was the location of supposed sightings of a paranormal Mothman creature.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Elevation
- 607 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.5K a year
Towns to stay in near McClintic Wildlife Management Area
To stay close, try Sutton Township (7) and Point Pleasant (4).
Sutton Township
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,000 people
10 mi northeast of McClintic Wildlife Management Area
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From McClintic Wildlife Management Area | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Township | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 7 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,000 | $124K | — |
| Point Pleasant | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 3,869 | $118K | — |
| Middleport | 5 mi north | 5 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,103 | $88K | — |
| Gallipolis Township | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,713 | $153K | — |
| Gallipolis | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,318 | $120K | D |
| Salisbury Township | 10 mi north | 15 min | 4 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,289 | $90K | — |
| Syracuse | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 770 | $121K | — |
| Athens | 28 mi north | 40 min | 18 15 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 25,313 | $247K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
More places people know lie within 66 miles.
43 mi State parkHocking Hills State Park
128 mi National forestWayne National Forest
59 mi National Historical ParkHopewell Culture National Historical Park52K visitors a year
44 mi Theme parkCamden Park
65 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
43 mi Ancient siteCriel Mound
42 mi MuseumHuntington Museum of Art48 mi MuseumWest Virginia State MuseumPhoto credits
Hocking Hills State Park: Ramseybuckeye, Public domain · Wayne National Forest: Forest Service, USDA, Public domain · Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Camden Park: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Criel Mound: David G. Simpson, Public domain · Huntington Museum of Art: Daderot, CC0
McClintic Wildlife Management Area in questions
What town is McClintic Wildlife Management Area near?
Middleport, OH, about 5 miles north.
When is the best time to visit McClintic Wildlife Management Area?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is McClintic Wildlife Management Area from Columbus?
About 88 miles northwest of Columbus, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to McClintic Wildlife Management Area?
Mid Ohio Valley Regional (PKB), about 45 miles away. The nearest big hub is John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 86 miles.
Where should I stay near McClintic Wildlife Management Area?
Sutton Township (10 mi, 7 places to stay), Point Pleasant (6 mi, 4 places to stay) and Middleport (5 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Middleport
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