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Fort Yargo State Park

Short answer

Fort Yargo State Park is a 1,816-acre state park in Barrow County, near Winder. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.

Hours
7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Cost
$10 per vehicle
Where
Winder, North Georgia
Dogs
Leashed, 6 ft max

Between Atlanta and Athens, built around a 1792 log fort and a 260-acre lake, with cottages, yurts, a swimming beach and popular mountain-bike trails.

Plan it in three lines

  1. Getting in

    Parking is $10 per vehicle for the day, or $70 for the annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park.

    Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

  2. What to do

    The official page lists Biking – bike rentals available, Boating and Paddling.

    Leashed dogs welcome outdoors

  3. Make it a day

    Hard Labor Creek State Park is about 23 miles away. Coming up near here: Fall Season at Washington Farms in Bogart.

    6 events within 30 mi

Fort Yargo State Park hours

Hours at a glance

Hours in a day

  • Park7 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Office8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Beach Area9 a.m.–sunset

A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.

  • Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Beach Area: 9 a.m.–Sunset.

What it costs

Parking, by the visit

Day parking vs. the annual ParkPass, by number of visits

$70 annual ParkPass

Day parking is $10 per vehicle. Seven visits cost the same as the $70 annual ParkPass; from the eighth visit the pass is cheaper. Bars show what that many day visits cost in total.

  • Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park. Overnight guests pay the daily fee once per stay; parking is not included with a reservation (Georgia State Parks ParkPass page).

Where it is and how to get in touch

Dogs and strollers

  • Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
  • Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (770-867-3489) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Fort Yargo State Park

Facilities the park lists: 260 Acre Lake; 17 Cottages; 6 Yurts; 42 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 12 Walk-In Campsites; 2 Picnic Shelters; Group Shelters (seats 100); 1 Event Room (seats 24); 1 Event Center (seats 72); 1 Pioneer Campground; 2 Boat Ramps; Sand Beach; Gift Shop; Playground; EV Charger.

Things to do: Biking – bike rentals available; Boating; Paddling; Disc Golf; Field Trips; Fishing; Hiking; Weddings – park approval required; Miniature Golf (fee); Pickleball Court ($5 per set); Picnicking; Swimming; Geocaching; Muddy Spokes Club.

Accessibility: this site lends an All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.

Events coming up near Fort Yargo

Around Fort Yargo within 30 miles
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State parks and historic sites

  1. 1Hard Labor Creek State Parkstate park23 mi
  2. 2Don Carter State Parkstate park28 mi
  3. 3Panola Mountain State Parkstate park35 mi
  4. 4Watson Mill Bridge State Parkstate park38 mi

Events coming up

  1. 5Fall Season at Washington FarmsBogart12 mi
  2. 6Stone Mountain Pumpkin FestivalStone Mountain26 mi
  3. 7Native American Festival & Pow WowStone Mountain26 mi
  4. 8Braselton Halloween Carnival & ParadeBraselton9 mi
  5. 9Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade & SpectacleAthens20 mi
  6. 10Day of the Dead Fest at Plaza Las AmericasLilburn24 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.

Nearby state parks and historic sites

More on It’s Georgia

Source: the Fort Yargo State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.

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