Fishing - Stephen C. Foster 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 - Stephen C. Foster State Park

Visitors with a valid fishing license are welcome to fish at the park and in the swamp. Standard Georgia catch limits apply. Anglers regularly catch: bowfin, warmouth, channel catfish, chubsucker, black crappie, and bluegill. Avoid casting near alligators as they will sometimes try to steal your catch. No bait fish allowed but worms and basic tackle are available for purchase at the trading post.

By land, anglers can fish around our boat basin or can drive 5 miles down the road to the Suwannee River Sill. By boat, anglers have access to over 15 miles of day-use trails.

Please do not feed the alligators.

View a detailed list of fish in the Okefenokee