You are looking for an ammo can located just off the 7 Mile Trail near the boatdock in "section B". Trail is stroller accessible. The cache is a short walk from the parking area.
This trail is open during normal park hours, 7am to 10pm. The trails are not accessible after dark. See "Parking" to access the trail nearest this geocache.
This geocache was placed to commemorate our visit during the weekend of May 10th, 2014.
Located between Atlanta and Athens, this popular park 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 18 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.
Fort Yargo State Park is a beautiful location for outdoor weddings, reunions and other celebrations. Visitors have a choice of numerous facilities for all budgets, ranging from group shelters to lake-view pavilions. Overnight guests can choose from fully equipped cottages or cozy campsites. For a more unique experience, visitors can reserve lakeside yurts, which are like canvas and wooden tents. Each yurt has furniture and electricity inside and a fire ring, picnic table and grill outside.
This geocache was placed with permission of the park manager. There is a $5 parking fee or your use your annual State Park pass.
The 85th Anniversary Birthday Bash Geocache is over.