Fishing - Red Top Mountain 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 - Red Top Mountain State Park

Red Top Mountain State Park occupies a peninsula at the junction of the Etowah River and Allatoona Creek arms of Lake Allatoona. The reservoir offers a variety of fish including largemouth and Alabama bass (a type of spotted bass found in the Coosa River drainage), hybrid, striped and white bass, black and white crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, shellcrackers, carp, lake sturgeon, and flathead, blue and channel catfish. The most common species caught within the park are the Alabama bass, bluegill, crappie and catfish. With the lake having a relatively barren floor, targeting rocks and fallen trees along the shore are the best places to find fish. Two boat ramps provide access for boaters, in addition to several options for shore access in the park. A place for finding the spotted bass is along steeply inclined rocky shores. A fishing dock is located in this type of habitat, as well as a rocky point at Picnic Shelter 7 at the end of Red Top Mountain Beach Road. For catching bluegill, crappie and catfish, any of the coves with submerged trees are good bets. Visitors must provide their own fishing equipment. Guests 16 and older must possess a Georgia fishing license and abide by all fishing laws. (Information provided by OnTheFlySouth.com.)