Fort Yargo State Park
770-867-3489
One mile south of downtown Winder, this state park offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, boating and more. Park amenities include 40 campsites, three cottages, five picnic shelters and a pioneer camp. Visitors can bike 18 miles of trails, sunbathe on the beach just off the park's 260-acre lake and challenge themselves on the wooded disc golf course. Parking is $5 per day per vehicle or $5 per stay at the park's campground or cabins. A one-year parking pass is available for $50.
- Fax: 770-867-7517
- Hours: Park: Daily, 7am - 10pm; Office: Daily, 8am - 5pm
- Handicap Accessible: Restrooms leveled from parking lot for accessibility, shelters also accessible
- Founding Date: 1954
- Parking: Paid lot
- Part of a chain: No
- Number of campsites: 40
- Facilities (campgrounds): RV hookups, Restrooms, Showers, Swimming, Trails
- What's the best time of year to visit the campground?: Fall and spring
- Are there any interesting facts about this location?: The park features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians.
- Features: Beach, Benches, Boat dock, Camping, Grills, Picnic pavilions, Picnic tables, Playgrounds
- Services: Gift shop, Ranger, Restrooms, Tours
- Permit requirements: Fishing permit
- Wi-Fi: None
- Area: 1,816 acres