Can you reserve a site at Leith Run?

Yes, Leith Run is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Leith Run?

90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Leith Run?

Yes, pets are allowed at Leith Run.

Leith Run, Ohio — 23 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

The facts

Season: Early Spring – Fall. Foot travel is allowed year-round. — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
23 bookable sites
2 sites for day use only
20 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 65 people per site
Loops: FAM, LEITH RUN

Site types

18 Standard Electric
3 Tent Only Nonelectric
2 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

23 campsites at Leith Run

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
002	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
003	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
004	FAM	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	90 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
006	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
007	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
008	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
009	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
010	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
011	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
012	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
013	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	8	♿ 🐾
015	FAM	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
016	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
017	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
018	FAM	Standard Electric	—	Paved	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
019	FAM	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
020	FAM	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
021	FAM	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
022	FAM	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
G01	LEITH RUN	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	30 ft	65	♿ 🐾
G02	LEITH RUN	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	30 ft	65	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Marietta, Ohio, travel approximately 21 miles on Highway 7 to the campground.

39.44571, -81.15120 · 39°26'44.5"N 81°9'4.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	43	53	66	74	81	84	84	78	67	54	44
Low °F	22	23	30	40	50	59	64	62	55	43	33	27
Precip in	3.5	3.2	4.0	3.7	4.7	4.7	4.9	4.2	3.3	2.9	2.9	3.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

There is a $5 electric hookup fee. The total fee of family electric site is composed of $15 basic camping fee and $5 electric fee.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Leith Run

Can you reserve a site at Leith Run?: Yes, Leith Run is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Leith Run have?: 23 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Leith Run?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Leith Run?: Yes, pets are allowed at Leith Run.
Does Leith Run have hookups?: Electric, Water.

Also listed by

Leith Run also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Leith Run's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20/night for electric sites
$15/night for tent sites (no electricity).
Senior Pass or Golden Age and Access Pass or Golden Access Passports allow a 50 percent discount on single campsites.
Group Shelters are $55 per day.
There is no discount for Interagency passes or Golden passports given on shelter rentals.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Leith Run

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Burnsville Lake Shelters 55 mi · Campground · we watch it
Frontier Boat Launch 1.2 mi · Facility
Ohio River Scenic Byway 2.5 mi · Facility
Kinderhook Trailhead 4.7 mi · Facility
Lane Farm Campground 11.1 mi · Facility
Ring Mill Campground 11.3 mi · Facility
Lamping Homestead Recreation Area 12.9 mi · Campground
Burr Oak Cove Campground 48.9 mi · Campground
Monroe Outlook 49 mi · Facility
Athens Ranger District - Athens Area 54.3 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 740-373-9055
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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