Marathon Lake
Montrose, Mississippi · 423 ft · In National Forests in Mississippi
Photos: USDA Forest Service National Forests in Mississippi
Wildfire 30 mi NW: Young Pines 2, 18 acres
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 423 ft (129 m)423 ft129 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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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.
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Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile4G LTE
Cell service at Marathon Lake: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog then Sunny, 1% chance of rain92°61°
- ThuSunny90°62°
- FriSunny87°50°
- SatSunny73°48°
- SunSunny79°53°
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Location and contact
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