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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

 

Hunt & Learn Programs

Young woman holding a rabbit with a puppyGeneral Information

Wildlife Resources Division is pleased to continue its series of programs focusing on the development of hunting skills and conservation knowledge.

Mission

The mission of the Hunt & Learn Program is to provide a conservation-based learning experience for new hunters that places emphasis on the future development of safe and ethical hunting skills.

We offer one to three-day Hunt & Learn programs that educate participants about hunting and conservation, along with an opportunity to hunt a specific game animal. Participants will have the chance to learn hunting tactics, game identification, and hunter safety from experts. Our Hunt & Learn courses are geared towards the new hunter with little to no hunting experience looking for a safe, educational learning environment. Both youth and adult programs are available to accommodate a wide range of ages. Once submitted, your application will go into a pool from which hunters will be selected. Youth participants will need to create their own DNR Customer Account and ID # to apply.

To view and register for upcoming Hunt & Learn events, visit the GoOutdoorsGeorgia Events page: https://license.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/Event/EventsHome.aspx.

2025-2026 Hunt & Learns

GameEvent IDStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeLink
Youth Dove4356709/12/2509/13/253:30 p.m.11:30 a.m.View Event
Adult Dove4356609/12/2509/13/253:30 p.m.11:30 a.m.View Event
Youth Deer4356910/03/2510/05/253:30 p.m.11:30 a.m.View Event
Adult Deer4356810/03/2510/05/253:30 p.m.11:30 a.m.View Event
Adult Rabbit4357012/13/2512/13/258:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.View Event
Youth Rabbit4357101/03/2601/05/263:30 p.m.11:30 a.m.View Event
Youth Turkey4357204/24/2604/26/263:30 p.m.11:30 a.m.View Event

Not ready to hunt yet? Consider attending a S.H.A.R.P. program to learn more about hunting. Information can be found at https://georgiawildlife.com/sharp-program.