Fort Yargo State Park
Open — The campground is currently open and accepting reservations. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The disc golf course is closed for maintenance until January 3, 2026.
Red Flag Warning issued December 30 at 1:16AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area... North and central Georgia * Timing... This afternoon into early evening. * Winds... NW at 10-15 mph; with gusts as high as 25 mph. * Relative Humidity... Falling below 25% by early afternoon. * Temperatures... 30s to 40s. * Impacts... With elevated winds and low relative humidities, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible.
About
Fort Yargo State Park is a 1,816-acre retreat nestled in Winder between Atlanta and Athens, centered around a 260-acre lake and a historic 1792 log fort built by settlers. The park offers 47 campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs with electric and water hookups, plus 12 walk-in campsites for a more primitive experience. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire ring. Campers have access to well-maintained comfort stations with flush toilets and hot showers, plus a centrally located dump station. The park's lake features a large swimming beach, fishing opportunities, and two boat ramps with rentals available. Land-based recreation includes 20.5 miles of multi-use trails for hiking and mountain biking, a challenging wooded disc golf course, miniature golf, and playgrounds. The park also offers cottages, yurts, picnic shelters, and event facilities. Fort Yargo is particularly popular for families seeking a convenient escape from metro Atlanta with diverse outdoor activities in a natural lakeside setting.
Directions
Fort Yargo State Park is located 1 mile south of Winder, Georgia, on GA Hwy 81. From Atlanta, take I-85 N to GA-316 E, then GA-81 N to the park entrance. From Athens, take US-29 N to GA-316 W, then GA-81 N to the park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $27 - $875 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (770) 867-3489 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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