Marathon Lake Campground

About this site

Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Recreation Marathon Lake provides various recreational oppurtunties. This includes activities such as biking, hiking, boating, picnicking, fishing, camping, swimming, wildlife viewing, and volleyball. Facilities Marathon Lake provides various recreational oppurtunties. This includes activities such as biking, hiking, boating, picnicking, fishing, camping, swimming, wildlife viewing, and volleyball. Natural Features Marathon Lake is a 50-acre lake located in Smith County. It got its' name from Marathon Lumber Company which closed in 1929. You will enjoy the beauty and seclusion of this quiet campground located approximately 15 miles southeast of Forest, MS and 25 miles northeast of Raleigh, MS. Marathon Recreation area is equipped with 34 camping sites (with water and electric hook-ups), boat ramp, swimming area, 2 bath houses (warm showers), picnic shelters, picnic tables and a hiking trail. The lake has been stocked with catfish, bass and crappie and is open to bream fishing. A dump station is available. The area has a volunteer Campground Host on site most of the time. contact_info This location is staffed. Please call (601) 469-3811 to speak with local staff. Additional Info: 34 campsites with water and electric hookups. Boat ramp, sandy beach swimming area, 1.7-mile hiking trail, picnic shelters (reservable), sand volleyball court, flush toilets, hot showers, dump station, and drinking water available. Volunteer camp host often on site. 14-day camping limit. No alcohol permitted. Open March 1 to mid-December.

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Contact

• (601) 469-3811
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10158783

Location

32.199167, -89.359167