GENERAL USE & VISITATION INFORMATION: All public access requires on-site registration. Hunting and general use is restricted to portions of the WMA which are identified as being open by information posted at the Information/Registration Station. See “Schedule of Recreational Use and Visitation” for more information on access permit requirements. Driving tour is open ONLY April 1- Aug. 31. Camping is permitted within the designated primitive camping area only. All public use is restricted to the camping area from two hours after official sunset until two hours before official sunrise. User should check for local burn-bans before lighting campfires (432/364-2228)

Marathon - Alpine Loop is apart of the Texas Parks and Wildlife's, Great Texas Wildlife Trails, Far West Texas Wildlife Trail.

Many Texas Wildlife Management Areas are open for activities such as biking, primitive camping, birding, fishing, hiking, equestrian activities, driving tours, and wildlife viewing.

Many times you need minimally a Texas Limited Public Use Permit (LPU - #175). You can purchase a Limited Public Use Permit or Annual Public Hunting Permit at any location that sells hunting licenses or at the Texas License Connection. If purchased online a representation of receipt is acceptable until official printer version has been mailed to you. In some cases it's not obvious when you need a permit for a Texas Wildlife Management Area so it might be better to be safe, because Texas game wardens do check for such permits.