Fort Yargo State Park in Georgia

Welcome to Fort Yargo State park, located conveniently between the two major Georgia cities of Atlanta and Athens. Named after the 1792 wooden fort that was once located at the park, it protected early European settlers from the Native American Creeks and Cherokees. Today, a replica takes the originals place.

Bordering Fort Yargo State Park is an amazing 260-acre lake that is the parks main attraction. Complete with a boat ramp, a large beach with a roped off swimming area and a fishing dock, this Georgia state park is a great place to cool off in summer months. Boaters from all over the state come here to fish, swim or to just float.

After a dip in the cool waters of the lake, why not enjoy a round of golf. Disc golf that is. An 18-hole disc golf course is a difficult rated course that winds its way through trees, over hills and down valleys. This is a disc golf course that is sure to challenge even the most skilled disc golfer.

Once you've tallied up your score, head on over to Fort Yargo State Parks hiking trails and mountain biking trails. Over eighteen miles of well rounded trails offers guests a chance to enjoy some of central Georgia's rare wild places. Gradual hills and well groomed trails allow travel for two people side by side. Mountain bikers share this ripping trail, so be cautious of other riders and hikers.

You don't have to be into outdoor sports to enjoy the beauty of Fort Yargo State Park. Weddings have been popular here for some time. Several gazebos, picnic pavilions and covered shelters have been built at scenic areas of the park. From a large group shelter, allowing up to 100 guests complete with barbecue grill, kitchen and chairs to the smaller and more reserved beach and lake view pavilions which can accommodate up to 20 guests, Fort Yargo State Park has a wedding venue for you. Check out all of Fort Yargo State Parks amazing photos right here.

Fort Yargo State Park offers all of the bells and whistles like most of Georgia's amazing state parks. A 40 site full facility camping area offers guests a level place to pitch a tent or park an RV, complete with water, electricity and a nearby shower and bathroom. Prices range from $25-$28 a night.

Don't have a tent? Don't worry! Fort Yargo State Park has the ultimate tent experience. Yurts are available for rent for $65 a night. Complete with furniture and outdoor fire area on the patio, the yurts are the ultimate in camping. There are also three cottages for rent for $130 a night if you're into the ultimate pampered camping trip. Learn more about Fort Yargo State Park at the official website here.