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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. |
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FORT YARGO STATE PARK IS LOCATED ONE MILE SOUTH OF WINDER ON GEORGIA HIGHWAY 81. |
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1,816 Acres 3 Cottages ($165) -- #3 is dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2) 13 Camper Cabins ($135) -- #8 & #15 are dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2) Read review 6 Yurts ($85) 52 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($28-$32) 12 Walk-in Campsites ($25) 260-Acre Lake with Beach (seasonal) 5 Picnic Shelters ($60) 2 Group Shelters (seat 80 and 100, $75–$160) Nature Center Pavilion ($85) Beach Pavilion (seats 150, $150) Pioneer Campground ($75) 2 Boat Ramps Gift Shop |
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FORT YARGO STATE PARK |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=GA&parkId=530159&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 770-867-3489 or 706-867-6123 (Will-A-Way). A Parkpass is required for all vehicles. Price for parkpasses are not included with the reservation. ParkPass fees are as follow: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass; 13 - 30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass; 31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass; Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass. Overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites. GEORGIA; MARBURY CREEK RESERVOIR, WILL A WAY RECREATION AREA, WINDER |
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Camp Twin Lakes/Will-A-Way Hard Labor Creek State Park Highland Walk Golf Course at Victoria Bryant The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor Creek Victoria Bryant State Park Watson Mill Bridge State Park Stone Mountain Park Road Atlanta Racetrack Lake Lanier Athens, Ga. and University of Georgia Chateau Elan State Botanical Gardens Weddings (park approval required) Yargo Area Biking Association Fort Yargo Living History Society SUPPORTERS: Brown's Guides City of Winder Georgia Power |
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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) Yargo Area Biking Association Fort Yargo Living History Society |