Leith Run
Leith Run Campground provides a beautiful location on the Ohio River, where grassy campsites and picnic areas make for a comfortable getaway in the Wayne National Forest. The campground is equipped with modern conveniences like flush toilets and electricity.
Leith Run offers single-family campsites (accommodating up to eight individuals) and group picnic shelters, most of which are accessible. Picnic tables, campfire rings, grills and electric hookups are provided, as are accessible flush toilets, showers and drinking water. A dump station is on-site.
An adjacent picnic area, complete with shelters, is equipped with tables, electricity and grills. It also offers a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, scenic overlooks and a playground.
Notifications and Alerts
Unfortunately, Leith Run Campground is closed for the season due to extensive damage from the April flood. All reservations have been canceled and refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Leith Run has flooded several times in the past few years, and future flooding of this year’s scale could jeopardize routine openings. Damage from the April events includes four to six inches of caked mud that covers the entire property, which much be shoveled by hand before personnel can remove larger piles with tractors. Widespread electrical impacts include ruined septic pumps that must be replaced, campsite electric pedestals, hand dryers in the shower house, and breaker panels. These elements were underwater during the flood.
Need to Know
- Boat ramp is permanently closed
- Camping or the establishment of a campsite within the Wayne National Forest shall be limited to a period of time not to exceed 14 days in any 30 day time period.
- Campers may not occupy an individual developed campsite with more than eight persons at one time.
- Campers may not occupy more than three developed camping units at one time (one RV and two tents sites).
- Pets are permitted within recreation areas, but must be caged, on a leash not longer than six feet, or under other physical restrictive control.
- Click here for more information on the Wayne National Forest
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
Reservation Cut-Off Window: Reservations must be made 4 days prior to arrival. Any unreserved campsites within the 4 day cut-off window are no longer reservable and only available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
State of Ohio Buckeye Pass is not accepted at any Wayne National Forest recreation sites that charges a fee.
Natural Features
The campground is located on the north banks of the beautiful Ohio River, just miles from the Ohio-West Virginia border, near the town of Newport, Ohio. A scenic hardwood-pine forest covers the campground, which has many waterfront sites.
Nearby Attractions
The Covered Bridge Scenic Byway passes by the campground and provides a romantic view of the countryside, complete with forested hills, open pastures and four 19th century covered bridges. Legend has it that it's a tradition for visitors passing over the covered bridges to hold their breath and make a wish.
Recreation
The campground provides access to the mighty Ohio River and the Willow Island Pool, where canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing are popular activities. A backwater estuary lies alongside the campground.
A paved trail and a boardwalk with a gazebo offer not only wildlife viewing opportunities, but also an opportunity to access the estuary and surrounding wetlands area, where fishing is a favorite pastime. Anglers may catch bass, catfish and other species.
Leith Run offers hiking opportunities, group picnic shelters and a playground for kids. A trailhead for the Scenic River Trail, which climbs to a bluff above the river, is available in the campground.
Contact Information
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44400 STATE ROUTE 7 NEW MATAMORAS OH 45767
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 740-373-9055
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Marietta, Ohio, travel approximately 21 miles on Highway 7 to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 011, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site G02, Loop LEITH RUN , Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 001, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop FAM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop FAM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop FAM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site G01, Loop LEITH RUN , Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 006, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop FAM, Type Standard Electric
