Marathon Lake
Open March 1 through December 15. All sites are first-come, first-served only. Hours 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. No alcoholic beverages allowed. 14-day camping limit.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 2:33AM CDT until October 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Gusts to 50 mph are possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south Mississippi and northeast Louisiana. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Recreation Closures due to Hurricane Isaias
All recreation sites on the De Soto and Chickasawhay Ranger Districts are closed for public safety because of Hurricane Isaias. Please continue to monitor and stay up to date with local weather conditions. Stay safe, everyone.
Weapons Use FOREST ORDER NO. 08-11-37-23-152-1
FOREST ORDER NO. 08-11-37-23-152-1 Discusses weapons use, storage, and travel prohibitions on the National Forests in Mississippi
About
Marathon Lake is a secluded 50-acre lake campground located in Smith County within Bienville National Forest. Named after Marathon Lumber Company which closed in 1929, this quiet campground sits approximately 15 miles southeast of Forest, MS and 25 miles northeast of Raleigh, MS. The 34 campsites feature water and electric hookups, though some non-electric sites are also available. The campground offers two bathhouses with warm showers and flush toilets, a dump station, picnic tables, and reservable pavilions. Recreation opportunities include a swimming area with sandy beach, boat ramp (no-wake motors only), sand volleyball court, and a 1.7-mile hiking trail. The lake is stocked with catfish, bass, crappie, and bream. A volunteer campground host is on site most of the time. No alcoholic beverages are permitted, and camping is limited to 14 consecutive days. The Recreation.gov mobile app supports QR code payment on-site.
Directions
From Forest, go south on Hwy 35 for 8.5 miles to Homewood. Turn east on Morton-Marathon Road and go 9 miles. Turn south on Forest Service Road 520 and go 0.5 mile to entrance. Physical Address: 3451 CR 520 Raleigh, MS 39153.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (601) 469-3811 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS - Marathon Lake |
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