Leith Run Campground
Leith Run Campground
LEITH RUN
LEITH RUN
LEITH RUN

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About Leith Run

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. 

Available sites

21 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

21 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 003, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 006, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 007, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 008, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 010, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 013, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 019, Loop: FAM RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
⛺ 020, Loop: FAM Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 021, Loop: FAM Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 022, Loop: FAM Tent
Pet Friendly

Reviews

495 reviews

Summary

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Leith Run is a well-maintained campground offering beautiful views of the Ohio River, providing a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Reviewers praised the friendly camp host and clean facilities, highlighting the campground's charm and tranquility. While there were some issues with the availability of certain amenities, overall experiences were positive, with many guests expressing their intention to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 495 reviews

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5 stars 56.4% (279)
4 stars 25.5% (126)
3 stars 11.7% (58)
2 stars 3.6% (18)
1 star 2.8% (14)

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John C

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: FAM

First time at this campground. It was very well taken care of and a beautiful place to camp. Great view of the river and plenty areas to fish. Shower house was very clean. Very quiet in the campground. The only negative comment that I have (and it doesn’t have anything to do with the campground) is the road noise from across the river. There is constant traffic and tractor trailers de to being a heavily traveled road.

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Doris S

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: FAM

The park could be a really nice place. The grass needed cut and looks like it had not been cut for 2 weeks if not more. I got all kinds of bites on my feet and legs due to grass being so tall and the bathrooms were semi clean and no hand soap.

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Judy B

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: FAM

Quiet clean friendly perfect weekend !

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John C

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: FAM

First time at this campground. It was very well taken care of and a beautiful place to camp. Great view of the river and plenty areas to fish. Shower house was very clean. Very quiet in the campground. The only negative comment that I have (and it doesn’t have anything to do with the campground) is the road noise from across the river. There is constant traffic and tractor trailers de to being a heavily traveled road.

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Doris S

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: FAM

The park could be a really nice place. The grass needed cut and looks like it had not been cut for 2 weeks if not more. I got all kinds of bites on my feet and legs due to grass being so tall and the bathrooms were semi clean and no hand soap.

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Gregory K

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FAM

Very disappointed in one of our favorites. The grass was very high, the fire pit was full of ashes and the bathhouse was filthy. We had to dig out ashes just to be able to build a fire. Not the Leith Run we once knew and loved. 😥

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Kathy H

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: FAM

Beautiful view of the Ohio River, well maintained, handcrafted fire rings, friendly camp host, nice pavilion, reasonable priced and will reserve a spot for next time.

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Gregory K

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FAM

Very disappointed in one of our favorites. The grass was very high, the fire pit was full of ashes and the bathhouse was filthy. We had to dig out ashes just to be able to build a fire. Not the Leith Run we once knew and loved. 😥

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Kathy H

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: FAM

Beautiful view of the Ohio River, well maintained, handcrafted fire rings, friendly camp host, nice pavilion, reasonable priced and will reserve a spot for next time.

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Michael B

Verified

June 6, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: FAM

Overall, the campground has a very nice setting. Lots of trees, nice walking path and a few viewing decks. When we stayed, it seemed the lawn was being managed good. It had probably been mowed within the last week or so.

We use Verizon and had very poor reception outside and nothing inside our pop-up.

We stayed on site 10, which had a great view of the river and was mostly flat with a slight slope. For river viewing, sites 10, 11 and 15 were probably the best though #11 had more of a slope and the fire ring was located downhill from the pad. With only 20 something sites it seemed very quiet in that regard, and it was nice that there was a little space between them. A bit of noise from across the river from WV RT. 2 and an occasional train but, it really didn't bother us. Barge traffic was very light during our stay and created minimal noise disturbance.

We do, however, rely on the use of the campground restrooms and shower houses. This campground offers multiple restroom locations and 1 shower house/restroom. We usually do not expect a lot from these facilities, except at least make an attempt to clean occasionally. We only used the shower house/restroom during our 2 night stay. The water was warm/hot though. Not great pressure but enough. However, I have to say that it was the dirtiest and most unkept bathroom I have ever seen in a campground. No hand soap the entire time of our stay, filthy floors (hadn't been mopped in weeks, if not months), toilet was disgusting and there was even a wad of chewing tobacco on the shower stall bench, that had been there for apparently quite some time. The host did manage to empty the trash bins located outside of the shower house the day we were leaving and had a broom next to his truck but didn't see a mop. I'm not really sure what he'd swept since there was still paper and debris on the men's floor after he'd left. (and still no hand soap).

We'll Likely return if we have an improved camper bathroom facility situation.

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Location & Directions for Leith Run

44400 State Route 7, New Matamoras, OH 45767 United States

Elevation: 185 ft

Getting There

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

Nearest town

New Matamoras, OH - 7.5 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

Leith Run is accessible via Highway 7, which connects to the campground from Marietta, Ohio, approximately 21 miles away.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance; late campsites are first-come, first-served.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Safety & rules

  • The boat ramp is no longer available for use.

Site capacity

  • Camping is limited to a maximum of 14 days within any 30-day period.
  • A maximum of eight people are allowed per developed campsite.
  • A maximum of three developed camping units are allowed per campsite: one RV and two tents.

Pets

  • Pets are allowed in recreation areas but must be contained or leashed to a maximum of six feet.

General

  • Click here for more information on the Wayne National Forest

Fires & fuel

  • Firewood from outside the area is prohibited to prevent the spread of pests; use local firewood only.

Fees & deposits

  • The Ohio Buckeye Pass is not valid for use at fee-based sites in Wayne National Forest.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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