Classic Pioneer Camping - Fort Yargo State Park

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Classic Pioneer Camping - Fort Yargo State Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

Fort Yargo State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, May 22 2026 1:00 pm >> Mon, May 25 2026 1:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Thu, Apr 23 2026 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 21 2026 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

3 Days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Ayo

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Member Cost:

$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for some fun Pioneer Camping for Labor Day Weekend!

Payment is due on May 10th or upon registration after that date but I encourage early payment to guarantee attendance.

Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Today, visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. Mountain bikers and hikers can test their endurance on 21 miles of trails. A 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps. The park’s wooded disc golf course is exceptionally challenging.

The site is located by itself. It has water but no electricity, fire rings, and pit toilets. The area has two Adirondack shelters, a picnic shelter, and horseshoe pit. It is located in large wooded area approximately 100 yards from the lake and hiking trails. Swimming, mini golf, boat and kayak rentals are short walks by trail to beach area which now opened to the public. There are also civilized bathrooms a stone throw away (60-80 yards) from the camp site.

Since this event is coinciding with a public holiday I'm making this a three nights event. Come for one or all three nights, come at the beginning, middle or the end, it matters not.

Beginning Friday afternoon, we will arrive and set up camp (feel free to arrive anytime after 1pm). Dinner will be around 7pm, and we can enjoy the rest of the evening getting to know each other. Saturday, after breakfast, we will do an area hike (probably a D3) and then the rest of the day is on your own. Sunday can be spent similarly or as you wish. Kayaking (bring your own or rent at the park), paddle boarding, card and/or board games, bocce ball, watching grass grow, naps, or juggling are all excellent ways to pass the time. Later, we'll have dinner and then we can relax around the fire. Monday, after a light breakfast, we will pack for home.

The cost to attend this event is $25/person ($5 per registrant will go to AOC to support the club's operating and adminstrative expenses). You can send payment to (Friend or Family) via:

Venmo to @Ayo-Adesanya
PayPal to @AyoAdesanya
Zelle to 404-444-6135

If the option to pay Hakeem Adesanya shows up. I'm the same person.

NOTE: This is being planned as a BRING YOUR OWN MEAL event. However, folks have the option to bring cooking utensils to use/share at the camp site or enjoy meals at the several local restaurants nearby. We had potluck dinners last year, which turned out to be great fun. I hope we can do the same this time around.

Join us for a fun and relaxing edition of pioneer camping...

*PLEASE NOTE: expect late nights carousing around the campfire, and possibly little dog slobber, and an awesome weekend!

Required Items to Bring:

Tent
Sleeping bag/pad
Clothing for cool or warm weather
Jacket
Rain Jacket
Bug spray
Headlamp
Cup/Mug
Camp chair
(2) BAG OF FIREWOOD (important!)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking shoes
Camelback
Trekking poles
Bathing Suit
Sunblock
Camera
Snacks to share with group (optional)
Cooler with your favorite beverages (optional)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Located 1 mile south of Winder on Ga. Hwy. 81.

Fort Yargo State Park
210 S. Broad Street
Winder, GA 30680

GPS Coordinates:
N 33.9656770 | W -83.7254330

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes. Owner is reponsible for feeding and watering. Owner is also responsible for dogs behavior. If the dog can not be controlled, trip leader may ask the dog to be removed from the event. Dogs must be approved by the trip leader prior to the event!!!

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$25 includes camp site rental and sundry expenses (Logs to burn and snacks etc).

Additional fees: $10.00 state park parking fee unless you have an annual park pass or you can check one out from your local library for the duration of the event (Libraries usually allow one week holds on the passes).

Payment can be made via PayPal, Venmo or Zell. (See payment info above)

NO PARTIAL PAYMENT FOR PARTIAL ATTENDANCE

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If you cancel on or before May 15th, you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. No refund if you cancel after May 15th unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however the trip leader may cancel and/or reschedule if extreme weather conditions are forecasted.

Registration for this event opens at 4/23/2026 6:00:00 PM