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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

 

Bullard Creek WMA

Sitting on a whopping 17,016 acres, Bullard Creek WMA provides visitors with an array of activities ranging from hunting, wildlife viewing and great fishing on the Altamaha River. Situated in Georgia's coastal plains, Bullard Creek is a beautiful site for all to enjoy. This WMA provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey and small game.

Directions

Montgomery tract lies to the east of HWY 221 just north of the Altamaha River and the main tract and Ocmulgee Tracts are located on the south side of the Altamaha. (Additional information at kiosk south of bridge on west side of HWY 221).

​Montgomery County Tract

The Montgomery County Tract is access is limited to foot or boat travel only. No firearm deer hunting within designated archery-only areas (Montgomery County, Ocmulgee and Towns Bluff Tracts) but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game.

Bell Telephone Tract

The Bell Telephone Tract (491 acres) is a hunting area on Bullard Creek WMA that allows deer (archery only), small game and turkey hunting.

Directions

From Hazlehurst: Take South Cromartie Street south from Highway 135. It will turn into Bell Telephone Road. The tract will be on the right approximately 11 miles south of Hazlehurst. There will be a sign-in kiosk located on the site for hunters to sign in prior to hunting.

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Activities

  • Archery
  • Canoeing
  • Geocaching — not allowed during managed hunts or before 10 a.m. during turkey season
  • Hunting
    • Specialty Hunts
  • Lake Fishing
  • River Fishing
  • Shooting
  • Wildlife Viewing

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