restore and preserve Fort Yargo. Mildred Pledger and the DAR placed a marker on the grounds which was later destroyed. Led by C.O. Maddox, members of the Kiwanis Club and the Lions Club set out to preserve the fort. With the help of Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr. in 1954, were donated to the state. Other lands were acquired to bring the acreage count to . The Fort Yargo building, constructed as part of the original Fort, is an two-story log blockhouse. The logs used to construct the Fort are around 10 inches thick and are joined at the corners by interlocking wedge shaped notches. Local citizens and the Fort Yargo Living History Society are working today to restore Fort Yargo and some out buildings. Scheduled living history dates provide visitors with a chance to learn more about the history of the site. Camp Will-A-Way Camp Will-A-Way is provided by Camp Twin Lakes and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Opened in 1971 and renovated in 2009, the camp provides a 250-bed camping facility to provide for the special needs population. Facilities 38 Tent/Trailer/RV Sites 12 Walk-In Campsites 5 Picnic Shelters 13 Adventure Cabins 3 Cottages 2 Group Shelters 6 Yurts Pioneer Campground Beach Pavilion 2 Boat ramps Miniature Golf Course Disc golf course Volleyball court 260 acre Lake and Beach Hiking & Biking trails References External links Georgia State Parks The Fort Yargo Living History Society Fort Yargo historical marker State parks of Georgia (U.S. state) Protected areas of Barrow County, Georgia