Silver Lake PFA

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

Silver Lake PFA

Silver Lake Public Fishing Area is located on 9,500 acres of long leaf and wiregrass dominated pine flat woods in Decatur County. The area is comprised of more than 30 lakes and ponds totaling 537 acres, making it one of the largest PFAs in the state. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy our many nature trails that meander through pine stands and dip close to the waters edge. The property contains several geocaches for weekend explorers. Abundant wildlife on the property provides opportunities for hunters and trappers to hone their skills.

The main attraction at Silver Lake PFA is its namesake lake, a 250-acre lake dominated by standing timber. Two boat ramps allow boating access for anglers, and a handicap accessible fishing pier provides excellent fishing opportunities for landlocked anglers. The largest of the ponds on Silver Lake PFA are Cutoff, Frog, Star, House, and Panic; each has a boat ramp with an aluminum courtesy dock. All ponds, except for Panic Pond, are managed as a balanced bass/bluegill fishery. Panic Pond is intensively managed for trophy bass production. This trophy bass pond routinely produces 8+ lb. fish for anglers with double digit fish being seen during lake surveys.

Catch a big fish at a Public Fishing Area and you may be eligible for an Angler Award or even a PFA Record award. Learn more about Angler Awards.