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Fort Yargo
Fort Yargo State Park is located in Winder, Georgia, about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. The park is situated on a 1,814-acre lake and is home to a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, and mountain biking. The park also features a beach, picnic areas, and a playground. The park is also home to a historic fort, built in 1792 by settlers from North Carolina. The fort was used during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Today, visitors can explore the fort and learn about its history.
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User Reviews
Troy Smith
Beautiful view and top notch facilities!!! I stayed in one of the 6 yurts. Go with #3 or #6 for the best views of the lake. Little bit of a walk to the bathhouse. Pillows and sheets not provided.
Angela Cooper
We stayed in the campgrounds and it was very peaceful. They have many trails for walking and or riding your bike. They are dog friendly. The kids enjoyed the playground. We definitely recommend camping at Fort Yargo.
Rex Holt
Great State Park property in close proximity to Atlanta. Various hiking/ biking trails encircle the lake area allowing visitors to explore and enjoy loops from approximately 7.5 to 12.5 miles in circumference. Biking and hiking pathways can be planned for anywhere from easy to a very difficult moderate. There are numerous benches along the routes for a short rest or a brief picnic. Short trail areas can be found that are difficult. There is a bike maintenance and repair work area at the main visitor center and office if needed. Fishing and boating are available on most occasions. The lake mainly has bream, bass and catfish. Boat engine size is restricted to 9.9 hp because of the overall size and depth of the 260 acre lake. The water is often murky so depth is hard to determine. The deepest section of the lake is proximal to the dam where it is approximately 6-12 feet deep, other areas may be very shallow and in certain places rocky areas may be close to the surface across large areas of the lake. Underwater obstacles are common so swimming is restricted to designated beach areas for safety. There are housing opportunities to suit every taste starting with group pioneer camping sites with limited access and facilities, regular camping sites, RV and camper sites, yurts, camper cabins, and traditional cabins. There is also a variety of picnic areas and facilities available from enclosed group areas with basic kitchen facilities and open group pavilions that require reservations to numerous free access picnic tables with grills. Fort Yargo Sp can also accommodate numerous meeting facility needs and sizes. Handicap and wheelchair accessible areas are available throughout the park. There are several great playgrounds for children up to 12. There are wonderful views throughout the park and it is a great place for birding. There is a wonderful historical fort on site at the park which is used for reenactment activities. Check with the park office for upcoming events and activities. The beach, disc golf, and putt putt areas are all currently closed and under renovation until hopefully mid 2025
L Chen
This state park has clean facilities, peaceful lakes and miles of hiking and biking trails. There are camping sites, a beach and boat ramps. The inner loop hiking trail going around the lakes is about seven files. The scenery along the way is very beautiful.
Dinushka Fry
Great location to hike. Beautiful trails winding around the lake- mostly flat. $5 entrance fee to park if you go in through the main entrance. Well maintained facilities and nice playgrounds, camping and picnic areas. Watch out for the bugs though- lots of mosquitos even in the middle of the day and of course so many spiders.