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Leith Run Recreation Area
5 mi northeast of St. Marys, WV · No signal at camp
About Leith Run Recreation Area
The 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. This fully accessible facility offers a variety of recreation activities. There are now several no-mow zones and plantings of native shrubs to increase bird habitat and make the landscape more sustainable. Additional Resources [Leith Run Recreation Area Brochure](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5068399.pdf)
- Fees: Camping fees: - $20/night for electric sites - $15/night for tent sites (no electricity). - Senior Pass or Golden Age and Access Pass or…
- Season: Early Spring – Fall. Foot travel is allowed year-round.
- Managed by: USFS - Wayne National Forest
- Where: 5 mi northeast of St. Marys, WV · 39.44631, -81.1521
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
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 | 0.6 mi | 6.8 mi |
| Bt/Nct Marietta | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 37.1 mi |
| Kinderhook Davis Run Spur | Horse | 2.6 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
No signal at camp
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.Stargazing nearby: WVAA Coffee & Stars Star Party - North Bend State Park (Star party), 16 mi.