5 notes On Visiting Indian Springs State Park
Indian Springs State Park is one of Georgia’s oldest State Parks. It’s located in middle Georgia, close to I-75 and a very easy drive from Atlanta. I’ve been able to stop in several times, including one overnight stay at their cabins.
It’s a Quiet Park
Indian Springs doesn’t preserve anything big or famous. It’s literally a spring that was an old stopover for white settlers in the 1830s. Thanks to its location, it was where the United States signed a treaty with the Muscogee for more of their land (which was then followed by a bunch of complicated and generally awful events).
Once declared a State Park, Georgia has added all the traditional ingredients of a State Park – lake, trails, picnic areas, etc. But it doesn’t seem to get a ton of visits. It’s always pretty quiet whenever I’ve been by.
It’s Now a Conference + Wedding Park
Since it doesn’t get a ton of visitation, the State DNR seems to have designated it as the “wedding and conference” State Park. A couple years ago, they opened a huge facility with lots of parking and a ton of cabins. That seems to be their market plan.
Nice Collection of Piedmont Trails
The Park does have a few nice trails that meander around the Georgia Piedmont landscape. They are quiet and make for a nice walk in the woods.
Plenty of Other, Typical State Park Recreation
In addition to the trails, there’s an old min-golf area, boats to rent, and fish in the lake. There’s also a bike system that connects to the Dauset Trails mountain bike system.
Cabins Are Nice (and very affordable)
I’m a big fan of Georgia’s State Park cabins. Unlike AirBnBs or other private lodgings, they are consistent, quiet, simple, straightforward, and a very good value (no ridiculous cleaning fees). Also, they are actually in the State Park, so the setting is quiet and chill.
The cabins at Indian Springs overlook the lake and are well-spaced out. A+
I also like pairing Indian Springs with High Falls, Jarrell Plantation, Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, and Oconee National Forest.
