Public Campground
Bienville National Forest Marathon Lake
Bienville National Forest Marathon Lake offers camping surrounded by dense forest terrain. Temperatures range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 30s in winter. Nearby, visitors can explore the Bienville National Forest and enjoy activities at Marathon Lake.
Detours Nearby
Dry Creek Water Park Pat Harrison Waterway District
1 hr away
Hattiesburg / Okatoma River KOA
1 hr 10 min away
Drive Time
- 35 min from Jackson, MS
- 1 hr 23 min from Hattiesburg, MS
- 2 hrs 23 min from Tuscaloosa, AL
- 2 hrs 24 min from Gulfport, MS
Location
Bienville National Forest Marathon Lake is located in Mississippi
Directions
In Forest, MS, at the intersection of I-20 and State Rt. 35, take Rt. 35 south 6.7 miles to Marathon Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign onto State Rt. 892 East and go 5.8 miles to a stop sign. Continue straight for 3 miles to a campground sign. Turn right at sign onto County Rt. 520 and go 0.3 miles to campground on left.
Coordinates
32.31511616 N
89.48726097 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Access
Site Types
- Cabins
