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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

 

Rich Mountain WMA

Rich Mountain Wildlife Management Area is located in Gilmer and Fannin counties. This 19,955-acre property offers hunting opportunities for deer, bear, turkey and small game as well as many other forms of recreation.  The vast majority of this property is owned by the U.S. Forest Service who manages all non-hunting aspects of the their property such as recreation and land management.  No ATVs are allowed on the property.

Vehicle Usage: ATVs and UTVs are not allowed on U.S. Forest Service roads. They may only be used on roads/trails designated specifically for their use. For more information, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/conf/home/?cid=fseprd1154774.

Check Road Closures: Road closures due to damage or weather-related conditions for this property will be listed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conf/.


Accommodations & Facilities

  • Archery Range
  • Bike Trails
  • Equestrian Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Nature Trails

Activities

  • Archery
  • Biking
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking 
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • River Fishing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Nearby Properties

 

Nearby Accommodations

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