Fishing - George L. Smith 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 - George L. Smith State Park

Centered around 412-acre Parrish Mill Pond, anglers can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, channel catfish, crappie, bowfins and chain pickerel. Featuring thick stands of cypress and tupelo trees, the pond has a strong population of largemouth and has given up some large ones. The floating fish dock in front of the park office, the dam, a fishing pier located in the picnic area, and the boat ramp near the upper end of the lake are just a sampling of access for fishing. Below the dam, the outflow of water on 15-Mile Creek provides additional opportunities for fishing. On rare occasions, anglers may see alligators. Canoes, kayaks and jon boats may be rented for the day. (Information provided by OnTheFlySouth.com.)