Marathon Lake Campground
Bienville National Forest
Write a Review FS-520 Lake, MS 39092 601-469-3811 601-965-1600 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.2039, -89.363
Overview of Marathon Lake Campground
Last Price Paid: $13
Reported by george on 7/12/2024
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet (Class A)
Reported by Cyelver on 6/20/2023
Number of Sites 34
Pad Type gravel
Open Seasonally March - December
Elevation 426 ft / 129 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Marathon Lake Campground 14 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great stopover heading back NE”
Reviewed 9/16/2018
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 18 |
Overall Rating
Great stopover. Easy access frim Rte 24/exit 88. Lovely lake views. Level site (using IPhone level). Good luck to the new management as they make much needed renovations around the campground. We are sellf-contained, so no review on the bath house or toilet facilities. This is a lovely place that will only improve in the near future!
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P would stay here again
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“Filthy bath houses but a very nice park”
Reviewed 7/1/2018
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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Nice, large lake with good swimming area and sandy beach. Good and easy hike around the lake for all ages. A very beautiful and well designed park. Plenty of sites to choose from on a first-come basis. Met plenty of friendly locals there. Plenty of people fishing. Now the bath houses are filthy and it’s such a shame because this pa... more
Nice, large lake with good swimming area and sandy beach. Good and easy hike around the lake for all ages. A very beautiful and well designed park. Plenty of sites to choose from on a first-come basis. Met plenty of friendly locals there. Plenty of people fishing.
Now the bath houses are filthy and it’s such a shame because this park deserves better. There was Skoal tobacco spit on the walls that stayed there the 3 days we were there. The toilet seat looks like a nightmare. We were on Loop A. Someone defacated in the shower of the bathhouse next to the swimming area which was horrible. Probably because the toilet was full of you know what and couldn’t flush. C’mon camp host. Get your act together. 1 star for cleanliness.
Virtually no cellphone service except maybe 1 bar by the lake if you’re really lucky.
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AT&T 4G
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“Best kept secret !!! ”
Reviewed 6/30/2017
| Nightly rate: | $13 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
| RV Length: | 35' |
Overall Rating
This no reservation "First Come' campground is a wonderful place to camp! The 20.30,50 amp & water hookup back sites are a generous size with most having a view of Marathom Lake. There is a boat launch,as well as designated swimming and fishing areas. Federal Interagency passes are honored, $10 for site plus $3.00 for utilities. . ... more
This no reservation "First Come' campground is a wonderful place to camp! The 20.30,50 amp & water hookup back sites are a generous size with most having a view of Marathom Lake. There is a boat launch,as well as designated swimming and fishing areas. Federal Interagency passes are honored, $10 for site plus $3.00 for utilities.
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The flush toilets and hot shower faculties function however they are sorely in need of updating, Othet than this I found Marathon Lake to be ideal for an overnight or a longer stay, While I was there out of the 34 sites only a third were occupied making the area very quiet except for the sounds of nature.
There a on site camp host who can make local calls if needed. Otherwise unless you have a satellite phone there is no reception. A pleasant addition to the overall quiet.
Be sure to use bug repellent the "No see ums" were very active in June 2017.
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. \& go 3 ½ miles. Turn onto FS Rd 520 \& 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.
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RV-Dreamer would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“What a find not far from IH-20 in Mississippi! ”
Reviewed 7/10/2016
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 22 |
Overall Rating
On the way to Georgia from Texas, I looked for campsites in the National Forests. I found Marathon Lake in Bienville National Forest not far from Jackson, Mississippi. The campsites were not very private but when we were there, only about 1/4 of the campsites were taken. The site we had was level and clean and a short walk to the water... more
On the way to Georgia from Texas, I looked for campsites in the National Forests. I found Marathon Lake in Bienville National Forest not far from Jackson, Mississippi. The campsites were not very private but when we were there, only about 1/4 of the campsites were taken. The site we had was level and clean and a short walk to the water. For those of us who are geocachers, there are several in the campgrounds, within walking distance from campsites. The bugs, frogs & toads were very loud that night but we loved it. The only noise in the park.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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