Fishing - Fort Mountain 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 Mountain State Park

Fishing for largemouth, bluegill, shellcrackers and channel catfish is provided by 17-acre Fort Mountain Lake. Some fishing access is offered from the hiking trail that runs around the lake. Notable spots for bank fishing are along the dam on the west end of the lake and the cove with a picnic shelter to the south of the dam. On the north side of the lake, just east of the boat rental dock, the shore drops quickly to deeper water. As you move east into the adjacent cove, bass and bluegills can be found on a shallower flat. During spring, this may also be an area for bedding fish. Non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake, though there is not a boat ramp. Boats are available for rent seasonally. (Information provided by OnTheFlySouth.com.)