Fort Yargo State Park
N 33° 59.054 W 083° 44.016
17S E 247475 N 3763776
A State Park in Winder, GA offers many outdoor recreation opportunities.
Waymark Code: WM2XMD
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2008
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Fort Yargo State Park is a 1,814 acre (7.34 km²) Georgia state park located near Winder, situated between Athens and Atlanta. The park features a log fort built in 1792 by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Within the park is the Will-A-Way Recreation Area, a facility designed specifically for people with developmental disabilities. Also in the park is a 260 acre (1.05 km²) lake with public beach. There are jon boat, pedal boat, and canoe rentals.
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