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About This Campground
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.
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About This Campground
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
ADA Access: N
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 amp Hookups
- 50 amp Hookups
- Water Hookups
Features
For Campers
Add Camper Info- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
Add Vehicle Info- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 amp Hookups
- 50 amp Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Max Length: 90 ft.
Access
- Drive InPark next to your campsite
- Walk InPark in a lot, walk to your campsite
- Hike InHike a trail to your campsite
Great beginner to intermediate hike
A fantastic spot for beginning and intermediate backpackers! Great beautiful trails. There are some  steep sections but it’s fantastic spot for a weekend hike.
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Closed until further notice...bummer!
Talked to a National Forest Ranger and was told that this campground flooded in February 2018 and it will be quite some time before they can open it up again. Check their website for details.
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Location
Leith Run is located in Ohio
Directions
From Marietta, Ohio, travel approximately 21 miles on Highway 7 to the campground.
Coordinates
39.44570556 N
81.15120028 W
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