Fishing - Indian Springs 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 - Indian Springs State Park

Visitors who want to fish in Lake McIntosh can use the gravel lot located off of Fishing Area Rd. Visitors can fish for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bream. Loaner tackle and poles are available from the office during office hours. All anglers must follow Georgia State laws and regulations. All anglers 16 and older must possess a valid Georgia fishing license.

There is a boat ramp in the gravel lot where boaters can put in non-motorized boats or boats with less than 10-horsepower motors. All boaters must comply with Georgia Boating Safety Laws. All boaters and anglers must be off the lake by sunset.