Marathon Lake Campground
usfs · MS
- fuel station8.5 mi
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About
Marathon Lake is a 50-acre lake located in Smith County. It was named after Marathon Lumber Company which closed in 1929. The lake has been stocked with catfish, bass and crappie and is open to bream fishing.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 8.5 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 12 mi
grocery
Walmart Supercenter
- 11 mi
recreation site
Shongelo Recreation Area
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: Roads open to highway legal vehicles only, Seasonal road in National Forests in Mississippi. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- MS
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

