Mike Commander Shooting Range

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

Mike Commander Shooting Range

The Mike Commander Shooting Range is located on Chickasawhatchee Wildlife Management Area in Dougherty County. The WMA also includes Mike Commander Archery Range.

This range has been renovated and now includes new rifle and pistol ranges at 200 and 25 yards and new shooting pavilions. Additionally, the range also offers a classroom and bathrooms.

Please note that Green Tip or armor piercing ammo is not allowed at the range.

Please watch the required range safety video before heading out to your local range as they can have little to no cell reception. Follow the steps below to complete the required form.

Visit GoOutdoorsGeorgia
Go to License & Permits where you’ll be prompted to log in and select ‘Purchase Licenses’
At the bottom of the page under the ‘Specialty’ section, select ‘Range Safety Video Certification’ and add to cart
Check out
Watch the video in its entirety and submit
Select ‘Check Out Now’
Process order
Your completed certification will now be tied to your account

Range Facilities

200-yard Rifle Range
25-yard Pistol Range
Classroom

Nearby Properties

Directions

From Albany: From the intersection of Highway 91 (Newton Road) and Highway 243 (Oakridge Road), travel south on Highway 91 approximately 4.7 miles. Turn right on Highway 62 (Leary Road) and travel west 11.6 miles. Turn left at the intersection of Highway 62 and Pine Island Road onto dirt WMA access road. Travel 0.3 miles to the range.