Marathon Lake Boat Ramp provides access to a 50-acre lake in Smith County with a dedicated boat launch facility located within the Marathon Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles southeast of Forest, MS.

The ramp is part of a well-developed recreation area that includes 34 campsites with water and electric hookups, swimming area, picnic facilities, and a 1. 7-mile hiking trail.

The area operates March 1-December 15 with day-use fees of $5 and is staffed with a volunteer campground host on-site most of the time.