Picnicking - Hard Labor Creek | 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

Picnicking - Hard Labor Creek

Picnic tables are first come first serve and free to use, other than a ParkPass for parking. Near the park office, there are 4 picnic shelters and approximately 20 picnic tables (not counting those under the shelters). The beach area, at Lake Rutledge, has about 20 picnic tables. None of these have electricity. Small grills are located throughout the park and the beach.Picnic shelters and the group shelters (pavilions) have large grills.

Picnic shelters 1, 2, 4 and 5 have lights, electricity and water spigots. Picnic shelter 5 has a sink, food prep area and barbecue pit.

The picnic shelters (P.S.) near the park office, can be reserved for the day. P.S. #1, #2 and #4 at $35 a day.

Picnic Shelter #5 (built by the CCC) from Monday -Thursday at $80 a day; and Friday-Sunday at $90 a day.

(Before making reservations, please call the park for capacity limits).