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.
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 10:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday afternoon into the evening. Winds will be 8-12 mph, from the south-southeast with gusts up to 20 mph. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
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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