Leith Run
The campground is open for the season. Showers, sinks, and flush toilets are not available due to flood damage; vault toilets are in use. Potable water, electric hookups, and dump station remain operational. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance via Recreation.gov; sites within the 4-day window are first-come, first-served. Seasonal closure typically occurs in mid-October.
Flood Warning issued July 21 at 8:09PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 806 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Continued runoff will lead to strong rises on the larger creeks in the area this evening. This includes Duck Creek which is cresting in minor flood stage at Macksburg. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... St. Marys, Middlebourne, Paden City, Sistersville, Matamoras, Lowell, Macksburg, Friendly, Lower Salem, New Matamoras, Point Lookout, Arvilla, Wick, Mountain, Alma, Lima and Devola. - This includes Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 6 and 17. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:56PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Perry County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 755 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen from earlier storms this afternoon. Continued runoff will lead to strong rises on the larger creeks in the area this evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... New Lexington, McConnelsville, Somerset, Beverly, Perry State Forest, Crooksville, Junction City, Malta, Corning, Lowell, Stockport, and Eagleport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 7:38PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms may result in flash flooding. Some storms will be capable of producing 2 to 3 inches of rain in as little as an hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Leith Run Campground provides a scenic retreat on the Ohio River near Newport, Ohio, approximately 18 miles north of Marietta on State Route 7. The campground features grassy, shaded sites beneath a hardwood-pine forest canopy, with many sites offering waterfront views. Facilities include 18 standard electric sites, 3 tent-only non-electric sites, and 2 group picnic shelters with electricity. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. The campground provides access to the Ohio River's Willow Island Pool for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. A backwater estuary alongside the campground features a paved trail and boardwalk with a gazebo for wildlife viewing. The Scenic River Trail begins at the campground and climbs to a bluff above the river. Additional amenities include a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and playground. The Covered Bridge Scenic Byway passes nearby, offering views of forested hills, pastures, and four 19th-century covered bridges. Note that the boat ramp is permanently closed, and firewood from outside the area is prohibited.
Directions
From Marietta, Ohio, travel approximately 18 miles north on State Route 7 to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 90ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 90ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (740) 373-9055 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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