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MARATHON CAMPGROUND
MARATHON CAMPGROUND
Lake, Mississippi   39092
(lat:32.1999 lon:-89.3598) map location
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 campsites by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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.

Marathon Lake provides various recreational opportunities. This includes activities such as biking, hiking, boating, picnicking, fishing, camping, swimming, wildlife viewing, and volleyball.
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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 mile to entrance.



Another route would be to go south on Hwy 501. Turn east on Morton-Marathon Rd. and go 3 miles. Turn onto FS Rd 520 and go 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

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