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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

 

F - Adventure Enthusiast

When you watched the most recent season of “Man vs Wild” with Bear Grylls, your first thought was “I could do that.” These parks all feature awesome outdoor adventures, including hiking the gorge floor at Tallulah Gorge State Park, or mountain biking 30 miles of off-road trails at Cloudland Canyon State Park. We put together a list of some of the best parks for adventure seekers below.


Cloudland Canyon State Park

  • Spectacular 1,000-foot-deep canyon
  • Waterfall trail and overlooks
  • Mountain biking,
  • Cave tours
  • Disc golf
  • Glamping yurts

Black Rock Mountain State Park

  • Georgia's highest state park and home to black bear
  • James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail
  • Blue Ridge Mountains views
  • Cabins and campsites
  • Fishing pond

Tallulah Gorge State Park

  • Rim overlooks, suspension bridge and sliding rock
  • Ranger-led hikes
  • Muddy Spokes Club
  • Canyon Climbers Club
  • Rock climbing

Providence Canyon State Park

  • Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon”
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking trails and overlooks
  • Picnicking
  • Camping and fishing nearby at Florence Marina State Park

Panola Mountain State Park

  • Paved bike trail and rentals
  • Ranger-led hikes
  • Bouldering
  • Tree climbing classes
  • Archery
  • Fishing lakes

Fort Mountain State Park

  • Hike to historic stone tower and ancient rock wall
  • Mountain biking
  • Fishing
  • Swimming beach
  • Black bear

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