Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(770) 867-3489
Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo offers a fun camping, hiking and fishing experience. The park surrounds Marbury Creek Reservoir, a 260-acre lake with a swimming beach, fishing areas and boat ramps. Many campsites are near the water's edge, and hiking trails follow the lake shore. Mountain bikers can test their endurance on 12 miles of trails with beautiful views. Within the park is Will-A-Way Recreation Area, an accessible facility specifically designed for challenged populations, with a group camp, picnic and fishing areas, and paved trail. This historical park features a log fort built in 1792 by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians.
NOTICE: The park will be closed to the public on Dec. 2-3, 2008 and Jan. 6-7, 2009 for deer management hunts.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
Yargo Area Biking Association
Fort Yargo Living History Society
FACILITIES:
1,814 Acres
260-Acre Lake with Beach (seasonal)
40 Tent,Trailer, RV Campsites ($25)
7 Walk-in Campsites ($15)
3 Cottages ($100)
Cottage #3 is a dog friendly cottage
5 Picnic Shelters ($30-$70)
2 Group Shelters (seat 80 and 100, $100-$125)
Pioneer Campground ($50)
Group Camp (sleeps 250, special populations, $13-$17/person)
2 Boat Ramps
2 Tennis Courts
18-Hole Disc Golf Course (fee)
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking and Mountain Biking - 15 miles of trails
Fishing and Boating - seasonal canoe, fishing boat and pedal boat rentals
Picnicking
Miniature Golf - $2
Disc Golf - $2. Annual Individual ($20) and Family ($30) Passes available. No rental equipment available.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Hard Labor Creek State Park
Highland Walk Golf Course at Victoria Bryant
The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor Creek
Victoria Bryant State Park
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Will-A-Way Recreation Area: (770) 867-6123
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Events
3rd Annual Intertribal Pow Wow
Saturday, Aug 23, 2008 8 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, Aug 24, 2008 12 PM - 4 PM
| This pow wow will feature Native American dancers, ceremonies and vendors. $1 - $5 plus $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Concert by the Beach
Saturday, Oct 4, 2008 4 PM - 6 PM
 Bring your picnic baskets and join the Yargo Community Band for a free concert, plus learn about the park and the Friends of Fort Yargo. $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Autumn Nights at Yargo
Friday, Oct 24, 2008 6 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008 6 PM - 9 PM
| Join the park staff for hayrides, storytelling by the campfire, children's games, and viewing the restored Old Fort by candlelight. $1 - $3, plus $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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Fort Yargo Cyclocross Race
Sunday, Nov 23, 2008 10 AM - 3 PM
| Join us for this cycling event presented by the Gwinnett Touring Club. There will be eight divisions for this race which will be held in the picnic area. Cyclocross is a combination mountain bike and road bike event with jumps and challenges. Entry fees, plus $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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A Fort Yargo Christmas
Saturday, Dec 13, 2008 5 PM - 8 PM
| Join us for Christmas carols, refreshments, hay rides and a visit from Santa. $3 parking. 770-867-3489. |
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