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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Marathon Lake

Montrose, Mississippi · 423 ftIn 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

Price per night
$5–$20recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
36From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
423 ft129 m
Pets
Not yet known
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

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

From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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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.

From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • 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°

Nearby camping

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2 more within 25 mi

Location and contact

32.19917, -89.35917
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Montrose
Park
National Forests in Mississippi

Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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