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Fort Yargo State Park

Winder • Barrow County • North Georgia High Country

A state park campground in Winder with water/electric sites, 30/50 amp service, bathhouse facilities, showers.

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Fort Yargo State Park
State Park Quota Hunt Deer only Firearms State Park Managed Hunt Area

Fort Yargo State Park

Between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo State Park gives Winder visitors a lake-centered getaway with trails, paddling, and a historic log fort close to camp. The park’s location between Atlanta and Athens makes it accessible, but the campground still feels like a real outdoor break. Visitors can paddle, fish, bike, hike, swim seasonally, or explore the park’s namesake fort. With campsites, cottages, and yurts, Fort Yargo works well for families and weekend travelers who want outdoor variety without a long drive.

Hunting Opportunities

Species and access notes

Use these as planning categories only. Seasons, quota details, legal methods, bag limits, and property-specific rules must be confirmed through Georgia DNR before visiting.

Listed Game Opportunities

Deer

Hunt & Access Flags

  • Quota Hunts: Yes
  • Youth Hunts: No
  • Specialty Hunts: No
  • Developed Camping: No
  • Primitive Camping: No
  • Boat Access Required: No
  • ATVs: No
Facilities & Recreation

Features at Fort Yargo State Park

Features are based on researched property data and should be verified with official sources before making a trip plan.

Access

No ATVs

This property includes no atvs. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

State Park Managed Hunt

This property includes state park managed hunt. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Hunting

State Park Quota Hunt

This property includes state park quota hunt. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

ParkPass Required

This property includes parkpass required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Hunt Fee Required

This property includes hunt fee required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Access

Pre-Hunt Check-In Required

This property includes pre-hunt check-in required. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Rules

Park Closed During Hunt

This property includes park closed during hunt. Confirm current availability, access, hours, and seasonal restrictions before visiting.

Planning Notes

Important details before you go

These notes summarize durable planning considerations. Current regulations and closures can change.

Hunting Summary

Quota firearms deer hunt opportunity. Hunters should confirm current dates, application requirements, check-in instructions, hunt boundaries, closures, fees, and property-specific regulations through official Georgia DNR and Go Outdoors Georgia quota hunt resources before planning a hunt.

Habitat

State park habitat with mixed woods, lake edges, and managed hunt areas.

Access Notes

Prior to hunting, hunters must check in with the park office or check-in station, or attend the pre-hunt meeting.

ATV Notes

No ATVs are allowed during the state park hunt.

Camping

Cabins and campsites may be reserved through the park office when allowed for hunt participants.

Quota Hunts

Quota firearms deer hunt; confirm current application requirements and hunt dates.

Safety Notes

Follow park hunt boundaries and pre-hunt instructions.

Closures

All park access is closed to the public during the hunt.

Fees & Passes

Hunt fee and ParkPass are required for selected participants.

Map & Directions

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