Fort Yargo State Park

This historical park features one of four log forts or blockhouses built in 1792 by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo offers a unique camping and fishing experience for families. Within the park is Will-A-Way Recreation Area, a group camp and recreation area specifically designed for special populations use with cottages, food service facilities, picnic and fishing areas. Will-A-Way was opened in June, 1971, far in advance of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and is a model for handicap access in recreation areas. Several large handicapped accessible fishing docks are situated at different places on the lake, including a couple adjancent to the camp grounds. Will-A-Way group camp, with access to facilities across the lake via boats and special wheelchair watercraft. Beautiful fall colors from across the water, this is lake not just for fishing. Wildlife abounds in this large state park.  Information is availiable on pricing, and
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Facilities

1,850 Acres 47 Tent & Trailer Sites (with water and power hook-ups) 250-Capacity Group Camp 3 Cottages 85 picnic sites 6 picnic shelters 2 group shelters TDD Equipped ADA Accessible campsites, cottages, food service facilities, picnic and fishing areas.

Activities

• Nature and Hiking Trails
• Fishing and Boating (Canoe, Jon Boat and Pedal Boat Rentals)
• Picnicking
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Mini-Golf

Pricing
subject to change - for current prices, contact the park office listed below

Cottages

• One Bedroom - n/a
• Two Bedroom - $50 Weekdays; $60 Weekends; $40 Everyday for Handicapped
• Three Bedroom - n/a

Campsites

• All sites - $12.00 per night (4/1 through 10/31); $10 per night (11/1 through 3/31)

Group Camps

• Capacity 250 - call for pricing

Group Shelters

• Capacity 75 - $65.00 per day
• Capacity 100 - $75.00 per day

Annual Special Events
subject to change . . . also, see the Events Calendar

• Focus on Resources (Weekend before National Wildlife Week)

Nearby Attractions

• Stone Mountain Park
• Atlanta & Lake Lanier
• Hard Labor Creek State
• Park & Golf Course
• Road Atlanta
• Georgia International Horse Park
• Athens & University of Georgia
• Watson Mill Bridge State Park
• Chateau Elan

Contact Information

Fort Yargo State Park
P. O. Box 764
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3489 (Park)
(770) 867-5313 (Recreation Area)

Park Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Directions

Located one mile south of Winder on Georgia Highway 81.