Trails - Elijah Clark State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division

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

Trails - Elijah Clark State Park

There are 2 trails available at Elijah Clark State Park.

Hannah Clark Trail

This trail, which begins at a trail head near the park office and ends near the archery range, is a classic out and back style trail. Along the trail visitors may encounter white tail deer, foxes, turkey and a multitude of other plant and wildlife. One of the main features of the trail are the bridges that cross the small creeks fed from the Dooly Spring, which occupies private property adjacent to the park.

Warning: This trail is near the park’s property boundary. Leaving the marked/blazed trail may result in trespassing on private property.

Length: 0.75 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Natural
Uses: Hiking - Accessibility: Limited

3-Mile Trail

This trail takes visitors through dense mixed pine and hardwood forest, while at the same time offering breathtaking views of Clarks Hill Lake from the several overlook/rest areas located on the trail.

Length: 3.0 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Natural
Uses: Hiking and Biking
Accessibility: Limited