Description
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. For centuries, Creek Indians collected the spring water for its healing qualities, and during the 1800s, the area was a bustling resort town. Today, visitors can still sample the spring water flowing inside the stone Spring House built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.
Park guests can enjoy wading in Sandy Creek and boating on McIntosh Lake, named for Creek Chief William McIntosh who signed an illegal treaty deeding Indian land to Georgia in 1825. A small museum, open seasonally, highlights Creek Indians, the resort era and CCC history. Cottages and campsites may be reserved for overnight stays.
Recreation:
Boat ramp, private boats allowed, 10 HP limit
Fishing Boat, Aquacycle and Pedal Boat Rental
Creek Wading
Walking - 3/4-mile nature trail
Hiking and Biking - 3.25-mile multi-purpose trail, links to Dauset Trails Nature Center.
Miniature Golf (fee)
GeoCaching
Playground
Weddings (park approval required)
Facilities:
528 Acres
10 Cottages
60 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
105-Acre Lake
Picnic Shelters
Group Shelter (seats 130)
Stone Pavilion (seats 130) -- must call park
Group Camp (sleeps 130)
Pioneer Campground
Museum (limited hours)
Nearby Attractions:
High Falls State Park
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
Dauset Trails Nature Center
Services & Amenities:
- 3.25 Mile Multi-Purpose Trail, Links To Dauset Trail
- Biking
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Cable Hook-Up
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Laundry
- Miniature Golf
- Museum
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Sewage Dump Station
- Showers
- Washer/Dryer
Alerts and Important Information
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 770-504-2277.
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
33.24694,
-83.92278
33°14'49"N,
83°55'22"W
From Atlanta I-75 south, exit #205 turn left, 10 miles to Jackson. Take HWY 42 south, 5 miles to the park.
From Macon I-75 north, exit #188 turn left 15 miles to the park.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Indian Springs State Park
678 LAKE CLARK ROAD
FLOVILLA
GA
30216
Phone Number:
Information:
(770)504-2277