Leith Run

Wayne National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: NEW MATAMORAS, OH, OH

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$55 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (229 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. The campground provides access to the mighty Ohio River and the Willow Island Pool, where canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing are popular activities.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/leith-run to be notified when sites open up.

Leith Run offers a beautiful location on the Ohio River in Wayne National Forest with modern conveniences like flush toilets and electricity. The campground provides access to outdoor recreation including canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing in the Willow Island Pool.

Wildlife alert: Bobcat, American Mink, White-tailed Deer, Groundhog, Eastern Box Turtle, and Common Snapping Turtle have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Leith Run: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RV power needs. From Marietta, Ohio, travel approximately 21 miles on Highway 7 to reach the campground.

Skip Leith Run if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups on select sites available.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed..

Best time to visit Leith Run: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Riffle Run Campground (Burnsville, WV), Bulltown Camp (BURNSVILLE, WV), Bee Run Campground (Sutton, WV), Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters (SUTTON, WV).

Cell Phone Coverage at Leith Run

Cell signal at Leith Run (NEW MATAMORAS, OH): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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NEW MATAMORAS, OH, OH★ 4.3 (229 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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. The campground provides access to the mighty Ohio River and the Willow Island Pool, where canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing are popular activities.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV90 ft
Hookups20 electric sites
ADA sites20 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersFishing
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsDump Station

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups on select sites available.✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RV power needs.

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bobcat, American Mink, White-tailed Deer, Groundhog, Eastern Box Turtle, and Common Snapping Turtle have been documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

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

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wayne National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Wayne National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Leith Run cost per night?+
Leith Run costs $15–$55 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Leith Run open?+
Leith Run is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Leith Run have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Leith Run?+
Leith Run can accommodate RVs up to 90 feet.
How do I make reservations at Leith Run?+
Leith Run is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Leith Run?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Leith Run is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Leith Run open, and what are check-in times?+
Leith Run is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4.3 (229)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Bee Run Campground

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Sutton Lake Picnic Shelters

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