Mississippi · published-coordinate region
Marathon Lake
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USDA Forest Service34Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
0Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
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
34 campsites with water and electricity
14 picnick tables
Sand volleyball court (no ball provided)
BBQ grills
2 Pavilions (can be reserved for groups, please call local Forest Service Office at 601-469-3811)
Boat Launch
Swimming area with sandy beach
Hiking Trail (1.7 miles in length)
Water fountains
Sanitation facilities with showers and flush toilets
Dump station for trash
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.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 34 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
0
Vehicle limit
0
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
0
Shade
0
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Electric
24
Standard Nonelectric
10
Operator 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 ½ mile to entrance.
Another route would be to go south on Hwy 501. Turn east on Morton-Marathon Rd. and go 3 ½ miles. Turn onto FS Rd 520 and go ½ mile to entrance.
From Raleigh, go north on Hwy 35 for 15 miles to Homewood and follow same directions above from Homewood.
An alternate route is to take Hwy 18 east to Hwy 501; go north 15 miles: turn east onto Morton-Marathon to FS Rd 520.
Physical Address: 3451 CR 520 Raleigh, MS 39153
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
34 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 34 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 02 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 03 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 04 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 05 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 06 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 07 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 08 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 09 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 10 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 11 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 12 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 13 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 14 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 15 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 16 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 17 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 18 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 19 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 20 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 21 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 22 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 23 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 24 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 25 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 26 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 27 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 28 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 29 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 30 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 31 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 32 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 33 Marathon Lake Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site Standard Scan and Pay Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | Not reported people Not reported vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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