Early Fall Pioneer Camping @ Fort Yargo State Park

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Early Fall Pioneer Camping @ Fort Yargo State Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

Fort Yargo State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 2 2026 1:00 pm >> Sun, Oct 4 2026 1:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Fri, Aug 21 2026 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Sep 30 2026 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Days

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to 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:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for some fun Fall Pioneer Camping!

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 pioneer camp 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 a 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 the beach area which now opened to the public. There are also civilized bathrooms a stones throw away (60-80 yards) from the camp site.

Beginning Friday afternoon, we will arrive and set up camp (feel free to arrive anytime after 1pm). Dinner will be on your own 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 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 a potluck dinner and then we can relax around the fire. Sunday morning, plan to relax and enjoy the beach or trails or any of the activities mentioned above. Please note, we're required to vacate the site by 1pm..

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

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

Payment is due no later than September 25th or upon registration after that date, but I encourage early payment to guarantee attendance. If payment is not received, you will be moved down to the waitlist.

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 dinner last year, which turned out to be great fun. If you'd like to participate in the potluck dinner on Saturday evening, please bring a dish to share.

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

*PLEASE NOTE: expect possible late nights carousing around the campfire, and an awesome weekend! There is plenty of room around the campsite to be a little distant and have quiet time alone, if that suits you.

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)

Cooking stove and utensils.

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 providing water for their dogs. Owner is also responsible for dog's 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, snacks etc and $5 per attendee donation to AOC).

Additional fees: $10.00 state park parking fee for the duration of your stay, unless you have an annual park pass. TIP: you can check out State Park passes 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 or Venmo. (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 September 25th, you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. No refund if you cancel after September 25th 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 8/21/2026 8:00:00 PM