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770-867-3489
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for May 17-19:
Tent & RV Campsites
(as of May 14, 2013)
 Fort Yargo State Park Business Plan
 PUBLIC NOTICE: Due to the large volume of guests visiting the park on Memorial Day, parking could be up to a mile's walk from the beach area.
Located between Atlanta and Athens, this popular park features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Today, visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. Mountain bikers and hikers can test their endurance on 18 miles of trails. A 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps. The park’s wooded disc golf course is exceptionally challenging.
Fort Yargo State Park is a beautiful location for outdoor weddings, reunions and other celebrations. Visitors have a choice of numerous facilities for all budgets, ranging from group shelters to lake-view pavilions. Overnight guests can choose from fully equipped cottages or cozy campsites. For a more unique experience, visitors can reserve lakeside yurts, which are like canvas and wooden tents. Each yurt has furniture and electricity inside and a fire ring, picnic table and grill outside.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/FortYargo
ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
- 1,816 Acres
- 3 Cottages ($120) -- #3 is dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2)
- 6 Yurts ($70)
- 52 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$30)
- 12 Walk-in Campsites ($24)
- 260-Acre Lake with Beach (seasonal)
- 5 Picnic Shelters ($50)
- 2 Group Shelters (seat 80 and 100, $105–$160)
- Nature Center Pavilion ($85)
- Beach Pavilion ($100)
- Pioneer Campground ($75)
- 2 Boat Ramps
- Gift Shop
THINGS TO DO & SEE:
- GeoCaching
- Hiking and Mountain Biking - 18 miles of trails, Muddy Spokes Club, bike rental
- Disc Golf (fee) -- annual passes available, bring your own discs
- Lake Swimming
- Fishing – jon boat rental (seasonal)
- Boating – private boats allowed, 10 HP limit
- Canoe, Kayak and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
- Picnicking
- Miniature Golf (fee)
- 2 Tennis Courts
- Playgrounds
- Basketball
- Weddings (park approval required)
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Siege Yargo TrailBlazer Race
Saturday, Jun 1, 2013
 Join us for this adventure race with teams of three people. Racers will paddle, run, mountain bike and face other challenges through this scenic park. Register on www.trailblazerar.com Race fee plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Junior Ranger Camp
Monday, Jun 3, 2013 until Thursday, Jun 6, 2013 9 AM to 2 PM
| Kids ages 7-9 are invited to our four-day Junior Ranger Day Camp. Come earn your Jr. Ranger badges by participating in nature hikes, bird watching, games, swimming, and other outdoor activities. Register in advance. $70 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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5k Trail Run to End Domestic Violence
Saturday, Jun 8, 2013 8:30 AM to 12 PM
| Part of the "Run & See Georgia" Grand Prix Series. Join us for the Inaugural Race To End Domestic Violence 5k Trail Run to benefit the Peace Place Battered Women's Shelter. $5 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Junior Ranger Camp
Monday, Jun 24, 2013 until Thursday, Jun 27, 2013 9 AM to 2 PM
| Kids ages 10-12 are invited to our four-day Junior Ranger Day Camp. Come earn your Jr. Ranger badges by participating in nature hikes, bird watching, games, swimming, and other outdoor activities. Register in advance. $70 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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City of Winder Fire Department 9/11 Memorial XC 5K
Saturday, Sep 14, 2013 5 PM to 9 PM
 The run/walk will raise money for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. The XC 5K start/finish will take place in beautiful Fort Yargo State Park. The course will be on the roadway as well as through the trails of Fort Yargo. classicraceservices@gmail.com classicraceservices@gmail.com $5 parking. 706-680-7223. |
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Dirty Spokes Race
Saturday, Oct 12, 2013
| The Dirty Spokes running race series includes four state parks: Red Top Mountain, Unicoi, Fort Yargo and Victoria Bryant. Dates and distances vary. Register at http://www.dirtyspokes.com/red-top-mountain Fee. $5 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Piedmont CASA Superhero 5K and Fun Run
Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 11 AM to 5 PM
| Come as yourself or come as your Superhero Self! Join us for the Piedmont CASA Superhero 5K Run and 1K Fun Run at Fort Yargo Park in Winder. The course will be walk friendly. Packet pickup and race day registration will begin at 1PM. http://www.piedmontcasa.org/ $5 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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