Fishing - Fort McAllister 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

Fishing - Fort McAllister State Park

Located on the banks of the Ogeechee, the park offers access to this river and Redbird Creek. Anglers have the possibility of tangling with any of Georgia’s inshore saltwater species, such as redfish, seatrout, flounder, black drum and sheepshead. Fishing is best accessed by boat. Both waters have boat ramps, though the one in the campground on Redbird Creek is for use by registered campers only. Limited shore access is for campers on the fishing pier in the campground or for day-use guests on the pier on the Ogeechee River. Bait is available at Fort McAllister Marina (Fishtales), less than a mile away. Swimming is not allowed and a $5 ParkPass is required. (Information provided by OnTheFlySouth.com.)