Fort Yargo State Park
Georgia State Park · Barrow County
Fort Yargo State Park entrance fee
$10 per vehicle — $10 daily ParkPass per vehicle; annual passes available. Overnight guests pay it once per stay.
Fort Yargo State Park hours
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Beach Area 9 a.m.–Sunset.
Hours as published by Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Fort Yargo State Park
A 1792 log fort built by settlers still stands in 1,816 acres between Atlanta and Athens, around a 260-acre lake. Lakeside yurts, cottages and campsites make it an easy overnight close to the city.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🛖 Cabins
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
Camping options
- Cottages
- Yurts
- Tent, trailer & RV sites
- Walk-In Campsites
- Pioneer (group) camping
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
Contact
Phone770-867-3489
AddressPhysical 2019 Fort Yargo Ave., Winder, GA 30680
Upcoming events at Fort Yargo State Park
- Welcome to the Campground: Campfire Smores and More
- Art in the Park
- Guided Tours of the Old Fort
- Stargazing New Moon Hike
- Ranger's Twilight Bat Trek
- Fungi Foray
- Shells and Scales: Meet Our Ambassador Animals
- Branch Out Your Knowledge: Tree ID Hike
Event details and registration are on the Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Fort Yargo State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Handheld GPS
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
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