Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(770) 867-3489
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for July 3-5 weekend!
RV/Tent Campsites
(as of June 30, 2009 - availability updates are posted every Tuesday)
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 disc golf course is heavily wooded and exceptionally challenging. (Within the park is a group camp designed just for special-needs populations. Operated by the not-for-profit Camp Twin Lakes, Camp Will-A-Way is for children facing serious illnesses and other life challenges.)
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
Yargo Area Biking Association
Fort Yargo Living History Society
FACILITIES:
- 1,816 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)
- Nature Center Pavilion ($80)
- Beach Pavilion ($90)
- Pioneer Campground ($50)
- 2 Boat Ramps
- 2 Tennis Courts
- 18-Hole Disc Golf Course ($2)
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
Autumn Nights at Yargo
Friday, Oct 23, 2009 until Saturday, Oct 24, 2009 6 PM to 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 $5 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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A Fort Yargo Christmas
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 3 PM to 6 PM
| Join us at the old fort for Christmas carols, refreshments, fort tours and a visit from Santa. $5 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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