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. 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…
- Fees: 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.
- Season: Early Spring – Fall. Foot travel is allowed year-round.
- Managed by: Wayne National Forest, USFS - Wayne National Forest
- Where: 5 mi northeast of St. Marys, WV · 39.44571, -81.1512
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leith Run Gazebo | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Scenic River | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.1 mi |
| Green Wood Loop | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 6.8 mi |
| Bt/Nct Marietta | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 37.1 mi |
| Kinderhook Davis Run Spur | Horse | 2.5 mi | 3.9 mi |
| Kinderhook Long Loop | Horse | 2.9 mi | 10.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17 mi
Propane: 15.1 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 2 mi N of St. Marys 3.2 mi
- Kinderhook Horseback Riding System 3.7 mi
- Kinderhook Trailhead 4.7 mi
- Harris RV Park 5.7 mi
- Hune Bridge Campground 6.9 mi
- Lane Farm Campground 11 mi