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STATE PARK 
 
FACILITI E S 
 1,814Acres 
 40Tem.Traller. 
RV Sites 
 7Walk-JnSi1es  JCottages  Group Camp 
(special populations) 
 260-Acrel.ake with Beach 
 2TennisCoum 
 Pioneer Campground 
 r;PlcnicShelters  2GroupShelters 
ACTIVITIES 
 HikingandBicycllng 
-5milesoftrails  Canoe. Fishing Boat 
and Pedal Boat Rentals 
 Picnickmg  Miniature Golf 
 
q his historical park features a 
lo:;,: fort built in 1792 by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Vargo offers a fun camping, hiking and nshing experience for families The park surrounds Marbury Creek Reservoir, a 200-acre Jake with a swimming beach, fishing areas and boat ramps. Many campsites are near the water's edge, and hiking/biking trails follow the lake shore. Within the park is Will-A-Way Recreation Area, an accessible facility specifica ll y designed for c halle nged populations, with a group camp, picnic and fishing areas and paved trail. 
A NNU AL E V E N TS 
 Yuletide at Yargo (December) 
 
 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS 
 
 Hard Labor Creek State Park and Golf Course 
 Watson Mill Bridge State Park 
 Stone Mountain Park  Atlanta , Ga 
 
 Road Atlanta Racetrack  Lake L,nier  Athens, Ga. and 
University of Georgia  Cha teau Elim  State Botanical Gudens 
 
HOURS 
P a r k H o u r s : 7 a . m . - 1 0 p .m Park Office Hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (subject to change) 
 
INFORMATION 
 
Fort Ya11:0StatePark P.O. Box764 Winder, GA 30680 770/ 867-3489(park) 770/ 867-6123 (Will -A-Way) 
 
Geo11:iaS 1a1eParks and Historic Si tes 2MartinLutherKingJr.Drive Su i t e I 352East Atlanta,GA3033 4 404/ 656-2770 {TDD 770/389-7404) 
 
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