Fort Yargo State Park

Fort Yargo

Enjoy Time in Nature

Fort Yargo State Park is located between Atlanta and Athens, and 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.

  • stay overnight in a cabin, a yurt, or a campsite
  • Rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard and enjoy our beautiful lake
  • Enjoy a hike on over 20 miles of trails
  • Come to the beach and have a picnic

Location
210 South Broad Street
Winder, GA 30680
Barrow Conty

Phone Numbers
Park 770-867-3489
Reservations 800-864-7275