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Welcome to Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park

Conveniently located near I-75 in middle Georgia, Indian Springs is one of the oldest state parks in the United States and a popular spot for outdoor recreation.

Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park is available for reservations. The name is derived from the majestic house on the property that serves as the park office and visitor center; and is on the National Historic Register. With another nod to past, the individual rooms in the center are even named after the historic hotels that once thrived in the village of Indian Springs. Idlewilde has 20,000 square feet of event space including a massive lake side porch with beautiful views of the water. With a capacity of 500 people, Idlewilde can accommodate a variety of events, from birthday parties and family reunions, to weddings and corporate retreats. Additional features include a catering kitchen and audio visual capabilities in every room.

For inquiries or to join the Idlewilde Event Center waiting list, please contact us on 470-707-8071.

  • Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
  • Available event hours: 8:00AM – 10:00PM
  • Total footprint 19,557 square feet
  • Opened September 2018

 

Biking in Georgia State Parks

Biking at Magnolia Springs

Magnolia Springs State Park

 

Bicycles are welcome at most state parks, and some parks rent bikes.

E-Bikes

Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on roadways and trails that also allow bicycles. State law requires that riders 15 and younger must wear a helmet.

Paved and Hard-Surface Trails

Find paved trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge state parks. Hard-surfaced trails are located at Red Top Mountain, Skidaway Island, Smithgall Woods and Magnolia Springs state parks and Hart State Park.

Mountain Biking

Mountain bikers may test their endurance at Cloudland Canyon, Hard Labor Creek, Fort Mountain, Tallulah Gorge, Unicoi, Richard B. Russell, Mistletoe, Fort Yargo, Watson Mill Bridge and Victoria Bryant state parks.

Bike Rentals

Bike rentals available at A.H. Stephens, Cloudland Canyon, Crooked River, Florence Marina, Fort McAllister, General Coffee, Georgia Veterans, Jack Hill, Laura S. Walker, Little Ocmulgee, Magnolia Springs, Panola Mountain, Reed Bingham, Richard B. Russell, Skidaway Island and Vogel state parks.
Please call the park for pricing.

Muddy Spokes ClubMuddy Spokes Club Logo

Our Muddy Spokes Club is designed to provide a challenge, progressing from easier to more difficult trails. Ride at your own pace and earn a "mud-spattered" t-shirt once you finish all trails.