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Marathon Lake Campground

usfs · MS

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  • 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.

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    8.5 mi
  • grocery

    Walmart Supercenter

    12 mi
  • recreation site

    Shongelo Recreation Area

    11 mi

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

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.