Campground List

CAMPGROUND NAME: Marathon

VISIT DATE: 01/29/1997

UPDATE DATE: 2/2/2008

STATE: Mississippi

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Bienville

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Homewood

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
In Forest, MS, take State Rt. 35 south for 8.9 miles to Marathon
Recreation Area sign in Homewood, MS (County Rt. 506).  Turn left
onto County Road 506 an go 9.1 miles to campground sign (County
Rt. 520).  Turn right onto Rt. 520 and go 0.3 miles to
campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is located in a piney wood ecosystem on the former site 
of the Marathon Lumber Co.  Some sites overlook Marathon Lake.  The 
campground was renovated in 1994 and has a nicely manicured appearance.  
Alcohol is prohibited.  There is a gas station and convenience store 
located nearby at the intersection of County Rts. 501 and 506.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

Comments:
May be closed during winter; check with Ranger District Office.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 32
   
   Total Sites: 32

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 32
No. Grilles on Sites: 32

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 32
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes 
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 54'

Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.  Parking aprons in Loop B are generally
longer than those in Loop A.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes

Comments:
Water may be shut off at times during winter because of freezing
temperatures.

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Marathon Lake is 50 acres.  Power boat motors must be less than
10HP.

HIKING
Marathon Lake Loop Hiking Trail - 1.5 miles

FISHING   
Bass, Bream and Crappie


CAMPGROUND NAME: Shockaloe Base Camp I

VISIT DATE: 01/29/1997

UPDATE DATE: 2/2/2008

STATE: Mississippi

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Bienville

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Forest

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Forest, MS, take US Rt. 80 west for 4 miles to National
Forest Trail sign (Forest Rt. 513).  Turn right onto Rt. 513 and
proceed about 0.4 miles to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 160 ft.

The campground is in a piney wood ecosystem, adjacent to the 23 
mile Schockaloe Horse Trail.  Hitching rails are provided.  There 
is no water in campground, but water spigots are in the adjacent 
day-use area.  The Shockaloe Horse Trail is listed in the National 
Register of Trails.  Shockaloe Base Camp II is on the trail (no water).

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open April through October.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
   
   Total Sites: 10

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 26.5' X 48'

Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt and grass.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
  No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS - None

HIKING
Shockaloe Horse Trail (foot & horse) - 23 miles

FISHING - No