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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

 

Tails on Trails Club

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Bring Your Pup On A Tail-Wagging Adventure

With lakes, mountains, forests and more in between, hikers and their four-legged friends are challenged to explore trails at Georgia State Parks.

We'd love to see your photos! Tag #GaStateParks and #TailsOnTrailsClub.

Members Brag All The Time With An Exclusive Club Shirt

Join the club by purchasing Tails on Trails Club membership online and we’ll mail you your own club shirt and a matching bandanna* for your pet to wear while you hike. You can keep track of your accomplishments using the checklist below. Hike 12 of the 42 participating parks below with your furry companion to earn bragging-rights and a certificate of completion.

You don't need a dog to be able to complete the challenge on your own. No time limit applies, so hikers can take as long as they wish to complete the requirements. Dogs must be kept on a maximum 6' leash when in a Georgia State Park. Please clean up after your pet. Refer to Pets at State Parks for more information. Dog-friendly cottages are also available.

Purchase Tails on Trails Membership

Note: Youth sizes unavailable. Due to shipping and supply delays, t-shirts may take up to 6 weeks to arrive. Shirts cannot be shipped to a PO Box. Thank you! (Old style club shirts are not available.)

Club membership fee is required for shirt and bandanna. Checklist is available below.

Participating Parks

Club Location Map

Trail maps can be obtained from the visitor center at each of the participating parks below.
Hike at 12 of the locations below to earn a certificate! (Please note that pets are not allowed on Tallulah's Gorge Floor Trail and Panola's ranger-led Mountain Top hikes.)

Complete The Challenge

When you have completed the challenge requirements, please email your checklist to back to us (or you can print it out, take a photo, and email that to us) at ParksRFun@dnr.ga.gov and we’ll be sure to make you an official bragger!

Questions? View our Club FAQ

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Join one of Georgia State Parks' other exciting adventure clubs.

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