Fort Yargo State Park

boy holding paddle in boat on the lake with the sun shining

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 at 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 County

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