Reservations 800-864-7275
Park
770-867-3489
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for June 21-23:
Tent & RV Campsites / Tent Walk-In Campsites
(as of June 18, 2013)
 Fort Yargo State Park Business Plan
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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"Wagging Tails" Trail Hike
Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 4:30 PM to 6 PM
 Bring your furry friends and join us for an enjoyable group hike along the lake at Fort Yargo! We'll hike for approximately 1.5 hours. Dogs must be leashed. Meet at the boat ramp in campground 2. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Full Moon Kayak Paddle
Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
 Join a ranger on a peaceful twilight paddle around Marbury Lake at Fort Yargo. We'll watch for wading birds and other critters as the sun sets and the full moon rises. Open to adults and children 5 years and older who are accompanied by an adult. You may choose a kayak or canoe. Pre-registration required. CASH or CHECK ONLY. Meet at the beach boat dock area by 7:30 p.m. $15 plus $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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Living History Chinking Party
Saturday, Jul 20, 2013 9 AM to 8 PMSunday, Jul 21, 2013 9 AM to 5 PM
| It's time to replace the chinking on the 'old fort'. Living History will make the chinking onsite and would love to have everyone come out this weekend and help stomp in the mud. Be prepared to get dirty. There will be a hayride to the beach several times during the day Saturday to help with cleanup. Bring an instrument and let's have an evening of bonfire and music Saturday Night! Dinner will be served on Saturday night at 6 pm. An you can camp by the Old Fort for $5.00 per tent per night. $5 parking. 770-867-4632. |
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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. Visit http://www.dirtyspokes.com/fort-yargo-state-park-georgia/ for more information and to register. Race Fee plus $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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