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.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 1:58AM EDT until August 11 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
At 158 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Chesterhill, Amesville, Bartlett and Fleming.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 10 at 11:22PM EDT until August 11 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Perry County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * Until 315 AM EDT. * At 1122 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Glouster, McConnelsville, Shawnee, Chesterhill, New Straitsville, Malta, Corning, Stockport, Trimble, Bristol, Hemlock, Rendville, Eagleport, Burr Oak State Park and Hackney.
Flood Watch issued August 10 at 7:54PM EDT until August 14 at 8:00AM 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, Perry, 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 Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms, which may cause flooding. - 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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