Georgia's Fort Yargo State Park

Discover Fort Yargo State Park - This popular 1814-acre park 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. Mountain bikers and hikers can test their endurance on 18 miles of trails. A 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps.

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Lake and Paddle Boats at Fort Yargo State Park

Park Amenities

Park surrounds 260-acre Marbury Creek Reservoir Lake

40 tent, RV and trailer campsites

pioneer campground

7 walk-in campsites

group campsite that sleeps 250 people

3 cottages - #3 is dog friendly

5 picnic shelters

2 group shelters that seat 80 and 100 people

2 boat ramps

fishing

miniature golf

seasonal canoe, pedal and fishing boat rentals

260-acre lake with beach

2 tennis courts

handicap access

15 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails.

Campgrounds

50-foot Campsites hold the following equipment: 1 tent, 2 tents, a pop-up trailer, a trailer up to 50', or a motorhome up to 50'. Each site has water, 20 & 30 amp electrical service, picnic table, grill, and fire ring. No cable hookup. Comfort station has washer/dryer. Maximum 6 people per site. Maximum 2 vehicles per site.

Tent Walk-In Campsites hold the following equipment: 1 tent or 2 tents. This area is for hike in campers only. No vehicles allowed. Two night minimum on weekends. Sites have easy access to lake, boats and canoes can be docked at shoreline. All sites have a picnic table & grill. Sites are located 225 ft away from parking area. There is a central bathhouse located near parking lot. All tents must be pitched on designated tent pads. All sites share a central water spigot. No electricity on these sites. Each site has a picnic table, grill, and fire ring.

Pioneer Campsite - This is a primitive, rugged site for groups only. 10 person minimum. Site is located by itself. Site has water but no electricity. Site has fire ring and pit toilets. The area has two adirondack shelters, picnic shelter, and horseshoe pit. Site located in large wooded area in B-Section of park, approximately 100 yards from lake, hiking trails. Swimming, mini golf and boat rentals are 3 miles by car and 1 mile by trail.

Cottages

Accessible Cottages - Two bedroom cottage. Each bedroom has two double beds. Sleeps 8. Each cottage has one bath with tub/shower and one bath w/ADA stall only. Bed and bath linens provided. Fireplace (uses gas logs). Heat/AC. Cable TV. No phone. Combination living and dining room. Fully equipped kitchen has stove/oven, coffee maker, pots/pans, dishes, utensils, cups/glasses, & refrigerator. Bed and bath linens provided. Grill and picnic table outside. Accessible fishing dock from cottage area, accessible nature trail adjacent to cottages.

Group Shelter Pavilions

Group Shelter A - Open pavilion. Located near the beach, boat rentals, playground and mini-golf. Has seating area, lights, a large grill, picnic tables, & small kitchen with sink and refrigerator. The shelter has attached public restrooms. Parking is limited. No heat or air. All visitors are required to have parkpass

Group Shelter B - End shelter. Located in B Section of the park. Has heat and air, ceiling fans and windows. The kitchen is equipped with sink, stove and refrigerator. Public restrooms attached to shelter. Has folding tables and chairs, large grills and horseshoe pits. All visitors are required to have parkpass.

Nature Center Pavilion - Open-sided covered shelter. Located across from the multi-purpose courts. Has tables, grill and restrooms. Has electric and water. All visitors are required to have parkpass.

Beach Pavilion - Open-sided covered shelter. Located at beach area. Has tables, grill and restrooms. Has electric and water. All visitors are required to have parkpass.

Picnic Shelters 1-5

Picnic Shelter #1: Open-Sided covered shelter. Waterfront. Shelter has lights, electric outlet, water, 4 tables, 1 grill and a horseshoe pit. Parking is approximately 100 feet from shelter, restrooms are across the street approximately 125 yards. to beach, playground, mini-golf and boat rental area. All visitors are required to have Parkpass.

Picnic Shelter #2: Open-Sided covered shelter. Located across the street from the beach, playground, mini-golf and boat rental. Electric and lights. Shelter has water, concrete pad, 4 tables, 1 grill and a horseshoe pit. Restrooms are across the parking lot approximately 75 yards away. There is no electric at the shelter All visitors are required to have Parkpass.

Picnic Shelter #3: Open-sided covered shelter located in a heavily wooded area and has a steep slope access to it. Has lights, electric outlet, water, grill, horseshoe pit and a concrete pad with 4 tables. to the beach, playground and approximately 200 yards to playground, boat rental and mini-golf. Approximately 50 yards from the restroom, parking area 125 feet to shelter, limited parking. All visitors are required to have Parkpass.

Picnic Shelter #4: Open-sided coved shelter. Located in B-Section of the park on hillside above Shelter B. Has a steep slope to access it. No electric or lights. Has grill, horseshoe pit, gravel pad and 4 tables. Approximately 75 yards from restrooms. By car it is 3 miles to beach, playground, mini-golf and boat rentals. 150 feet from parking area. All visitors are required to have Parkpass.

Picnic Shelter #5: Open-sided covered shelter. Located in picnic area 2 of the park. Has lights, electrical outlets, water and grill. Concrete pad. Restrooms are approximately 100 yards away. Approximately 400 yards walking distance to beach and boat rentals. There is a playground to this shelter. All visitors are required to have a Parkpass.

Hours and Fees

Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm - $5 Parking Fee

Contact, Address, Driving Directions and Map

Phone: 770-867-3489 at 8 am - 5 pm
Campsite and Cottage Reservations: 1-800-864-7275
Address: 210 S Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680
Located 1 mile south of Winder on GA Hwy 81. Park Facilities Map

Reservations Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 3 days prior to the date of arrival in order to receive a refund. A $10 cancellation/handling fee per reservation will be charged. Changes in arrival date made less than 3 days prior to the scheduled arrival will constitute a cancellation and forfeit of the deposit. 7-14 day Cottage Reservation Guidelines: All cancellations received 30 days in advance will receive deposit refund minus the $10 cancellation fee per facility.

If a customer requests to cancel less then 30 days in advance but before 72 hours of arrival, the customer may request refund in witting to the site. If cottage is rebooked for the time period originally reserved, site will have Customer Service issue a full refund to the customer minus $10 cancellation fee. If reservation is cancelled within 72 hours of arrival date no refund of the one night deposit will be given. Deposits are required for all reservations. Credit card deposits are posted when the reservation is made.

Check-in - Check-in is between 1 pm and 10 pm and check-out is before 1 pm. Campers must register and present a reservation confirmation before setting up. If you do not arrive on the first night of your stay, you will be counted as a no-show, your reservation will be cancelled, and you will forfeit your deposit.

Reservation Changes (Changes in arrival dates, transfers, etc.)
You may make one change without a charge, provided a 3-day notice is given. Additional changes will incur a $10 per reservation handling fee.