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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Beverly R

Verified

September 6, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: FAM

We always enjoy Leith Run. The host, Keith is very friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are clean and the campers are really nice too!! We look forward to camping here every summer!

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Judy B

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September 1, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: FAM

Always a great time

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Kristy J

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September 1, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: FAM

Lovely campground. Great for kids!

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Judy B

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September 1, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: FAM

Always a great time

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Kristy J

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September 1, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: FAM

Lovely campground. Great for kids!

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Jim B

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August 26, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: FAM

Campground was well kept. Quiet. Restrooms were not clean and we're smelly.

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Jim B

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August 26, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: FAM

Campground was well kept. Quiet. Restrooms were not clean and we're smelly.

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Cathy K

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August 24, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: FAM

Quiet and peaceful location. Very relaxing. The camp host Keith was friendly and accessible and kept the grass mowed as campers moved in and out. Very enjoyable week.

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Mark S

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August 24, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: FAM

I stayed for one night on 24 July 21 in site 018. I found the campsite itself to be a level asphalt parking pad with not much privacy between campsites. Site 018 offered 30 and 50 amp electric service which was in excellent working order. I did not encounter any US Forest Service Staff or campground hosts during my stay. The flush toilet facility near site 018 appeared clean and well stocked during my 1-night stay, and the nearby dumpster had recently been emptied. I did use the dump station and found it to be reasonably clean and in working order. The wooden observation decks made it easy to view the Ohio river. There is a Day Use area to the east of the campground and there appeared to be a large family event taking place when I arrived in my campsite. The event dissipated in mid-afternoon and then, just before dusk, several cars began to arrive and people started setting up tents in the prescribed 'Day Use' area. Seemed a little odd to me, but not sure what the local policies are on overnight tent camping in that specific area. I found both Verizon and ATT cell coverage to be lacking here and not really useable for anything other than voice calls and the occasional text message. Thank you to the US Forest Service for making the campsites at this wonderful location available for reservation on RECREATION.gov.

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Cathy K

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August 24, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: FAM

Quiet and peaceful location. Very relaxing. The camp host Keith was friendly and accessible and kept the grass mowed as campers moved in and out. Very enjoyable week.

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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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