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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

 

Paddling - Hard Labor Creek State Park

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Kayak Rentals

  • $30 per solo kayak for 3 hours, weight capacity: 375 lbs.
  • $40 per tandem (double) kayak for three hours, weight capacity: 550 lbs.
  • Available seasonally, usually April to November.
  • No fishing boat rentals.
  • ADA accessible kayak launch available*

Procedure

Please go to the park office to pay and get the keys. We accept cash, credit, and debit cards. The key provided will open both padlocks: kayak bay and life jacket/paddle cubbies.

Your rental time (3 hours) starts 15 min after you get the keys and ends 15 min before you return the keys (for example, if your rental is from 1:30-4:30pm, you may retrieve the keys at 1:15 pm and return them by 4:45pm).

All rented kayaks must be returned to the proper bay, locked, and the key must be returned to the park office. If the kayak is returned after the end of the rental period, the renter will be charged the next incremental fee upon return ($30). In case of lost keys, the renter will be charged a re-key/lock fee of $30.

* The ADA accessible launch provides easy and stable access to and from the lake, giving individuals with varying abilities to enjoy the thrill of paddling. It is funded by a Georgia Natural Resources Foundation grant.

Rental Rules

  • Minimum 16 years of age to rent kayaks.
  • Children must be at least 3 years old to ride in the kayaks and accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Must be able to swim.
  • Must sign a Recreational Vehicle & Equipment Rental Agreement.

Directions to Beach & Kayak Rack

From the park office, head left out of park gate / right at stop sign / go 1 mile (pass stone park entrance) / look for 1st paved road on your left / take this left and follow signs to the beach.

More Information

For any questions, visit the Nature Center or call 706.557.3001.