Leith Run
Closed for the season as of October 12, 2025. The campground typically operates from mid-April through mid-October. Vault toilets and RV dump station remain operational, but the bathhouse is closed for flood damage repairs.
From Recreation.gov
**Due to flood damage, the bathhouse is closed while undergoing repairs. However, the vault toilets and RV dump-station remain operational. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. **
Freeze Warning issued May 2 at 12:00PM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 8:48AM EDT until May 2 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 33 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
About
Leith Run Campground provides a beautiful location on the north banks of the Ohio River in Wayne National Forest, just miles from the Ohio-West Virginia border near Newport, Ohio. The campground features grassy campsites set in a scenic hardwood-pine forest, with many waterfront sites offering direct access to the Ohio River and Willow Island Pool. A backwater estuary lies alongside the campground, accessible via a paved trail and boardwalk with gazebo, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and fishing for bass, catfish, and other species. The campground offers both electric ($20/night) and non-electric ($15/night) campsites, with modern conveniences that formerly included a bathhouse with flush toilets. Due to recent flood damage, vault toilets are currently available while the bathhouse undergoes repairs. The RV dump station remains operational. Amenities include group picnic shelters, a playground, and a trailhead for the Scenic River Trail, which climbs to a bluff above the river offering scenic views. The Covered Bridge Scenic Byway passes nearby, featuring forested hills, open pastures, and four 19th century covered bridges. The campground is located approximately 18-21 miles north of Marietta on State Route 7.
Directions
From Marietta, Ohio, travel approximately 18-21 miles north on State Route 7. The campground is located along the Ohio River.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| 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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