12 Paddles in 12 Months: Make-up Paddle Fort Yargo State Park

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12 Paddles in 12 Months: Make-up Paddle Fort Yargo State Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Fort Yargo State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 22 2026 10:00 am >> Sat, Aug 22 2026 1:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jul 6 2026 7:05 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 21 2026 7:05 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kelly

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Member Cost:

None

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:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

If you are trying to complete the 12 Paddles in 12 Month Challenge, this would be a make-up paddle if you missed a prior month. If you are not trying to complete the Challenge, this would be a lovely lake paddle with some possible splashing to cool down.

We will meet at the parking Area near the boat house and unload our boats and try to get on the water by 10 am. The lake is 260 acres and we will take a counter clockwise route around the perimeter, this will be about 7 miles. We will stop to for a snack and water break but I am not planning a long stop for lunch. After our paddle, there will be an optional lunch at a nearby local resturant.

If you do not have a boat and wish to rent one, you can rent on at the boat house. They are changing vendors at this time so please call 770.867.3489 for the most up to date information. If you decide to rent a boat please arrive early so you can complete the rental process before 10 am.

More information on the "12 paddles in 12 months in 12 Georgia State Parks" (see GA State park list here https://gastat eparks.org/sites/default/files/par ks/pdf/clubs/ParkPaddlers_MemberCard_2023_fillable.pdf )

I will post the following paddles at least 1 month ahead of the date of the event. The paddles with the * will have boat rentals. I have 1 make-up paddle listed but will likely repeat others over the summer so you wil have several oppurtunities to get 12 paddles. The last paddle is at the Okefenokee, we will rent some cabins and have a celebration for those folks who paddle in 12 parks in 2026.

Paddle 1: January 17th: Sweetwater Creek State Park

Paddle: 2 February 21: Watson Mill Bridge

Paddle 3: March 14th: Chattahochee Bend

*Paddle 4: April 11th: George L. Smith State Park in Twin City

*Paddle 5: May 23rd Dames Ferry State Park

*Paddle 6: June 20: Hard Labor Creek State Park

*Paddle 7: July 18: Moccasin Creek State Park (Lake Burton)

*Paddle 8: August 15th Don Carter State Park (Lake Lanier)

*August 22nd (make-up Paddle): Fort Yargo State Park

*Paddle 5: September 5-7 High Falls State Park, Dames Ferry State Park and Indian Springs (we have a primitive campsite rented for people who want to stay overnight at High Falls). RESCHEDULED from MAY

*Paddle 9: September 19: Elijah Clark State Park

*Paddle 10: October 31: Halloween Paddle: James H Floyd State Park

Paddle 11: November 7th: Fort Mountain and Hike the Gahuti Trail

*Paddle 12: December 4-6: Stephen C Foster State Park - Okefenokee (overnight in Cabins - this will be a paid event).

Required Items to Bring:

Kayak (or rent one)

paddle

PFD

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Snack

Water Blaster

Change of Clothes for post paddle lunch

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Fort Yargo State Park is located in Winder Georgia, approximately 1 hour from Atlanta. We will meet at the boat house so that people can rent boats if needed. Link to the location is here.�

https://maps. app.goo.gl/4oKtnNSiUEJZcrhF9

Notes:

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

Cost Includes:

You will need either an annual Georgia State Park Pass or purchase a day pass for $10.

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

Registration for this event opens at 7/6/2026 7:05:00 PM