Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(770) 867-3489
Camp Will-A-Way
(770) 867-6123
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. A new disc golf course is heavily wooded and exceptionally challenging. Within the park is Camp Will-A-Way, operated by the not-for-profit Camp Twin Lakes for children facing serious illnesses and other life challenges.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
NOTICE: The park will be closed to the public Jan. 6-7, 2009 for deer management hunts.
Yargo Area Biking Association
Fort Yargo Living History Society
FACILITIES:
- 1,814 Acres
- 260-Acre Lake with Beach (seasonal)
- 40 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25)
- 7 Walk-in Campsites ($20)
- 3 Cottages ($125) -- #3 is dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
- 5 Picnic Shelters ($40)
- 2 Group Shelters (seat 80 and 100, $100-$150)
- Pioneer Campground ($50)
- 2 Boat Ramps
- 2 Tennis Courts
- 18-Hole Disc Golf Course ($2)
- Camp Will-A-Way (Now operated by Camp Twin Lakes, sleeps 250, special populations. Contact Camp Twin Lakes directly: Camp Phone 770-867-6123 or Josh Sweat 706-557-9070 ext. 204)
ACTIVITIES:
- Hiking and Mountain Biking - 18 miles of trails
- Fishing and Boating
- Canoe, Fishing Boat and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
- Picnicking
- Miniature Golf ($3)
- Disc Golf ($2) -- annual passes available for $20/individual and $30/family, no rental discs at park
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Events
Photography Contest
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008 until Monday, Jun 15, 2009
| Submit your best photos of Fort Yargo State Park or people enjoying the park for a chance to win cash and prizes. The deadline is June 15. Contact the park office for rules. Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Yargo and The Barrow County News. $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Arbor Day Tree Planting
Saturday, Feb 21, 2009 8 AM - 12 PM
| Help plant trees around the park in celebration of Arbor Day. Bring gloves and shovels if you have them. 770-867-3489. |
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Thrills in the Hills Half-Marathon
Saturday, Feb 28, 2009 8 AM - 12 PM
| This half marathon will be an off-road course following the park's scenic mountain bike trails. www.ditchthecity.com Fee plus $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Dirty Spokes Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, May 2, 2009 8 AM - 10 PM
| These 6-hour and 12-hour races take competitors along our mountain bike trail and allow visitors to see the action first-hand. www.dirtyspokes.com Fee plus $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Memorial Day Campfire
Saturday, May 23, 2009 7 PM - 9 PM
| Celebrate summer's arrival with a campfire. The park will provide marshmallows and hot dogs for roasting. Meet at the campground #1 amphitheater. $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Dirty Spokes Duathlon
Saturday, May 30, 2009 8 AM - 12 PM
| Participants will run-bike-run in this event around this scenic park. www.dirtyspokes.com Fee plus $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Siege Yargo TrailBlazer Race
Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 8 AM - 3 PM
| 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. Race fee plus $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Autumn Nights at Yargo
Friday, Oct 23, 2009 until Saturday, Oct 24, 2009 6 PM - 9 PM
| Join the park staff for hayrides, storytelling by the campfire, children's games, and viewing the restored Old Fort by candlelight. $2 - $4, plus $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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