- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Indian Springs State Park
- Creator:
- Georgia. Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites, 2006
- Date of Original:
- 2006
- Subject:
- Parks--Georgia
Natural resources conservation areas--Georgia
Indian Springs State Park (Flovilla, Ga.) - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Butts County, Flovilla, 33.25373, -83.89852
- Medium:
- state government records
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Title from caption
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA N200.P2 S1 I5 2006
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bi5-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bn200-pp2-bs1-bi5-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
One of America's Oldest State Parks
FACILITIES
528 Acres 88 Tent, Trailer,
RV Campsites 10 Cottages Museum (seasonal) 105-Acre Lake and
Swimming Beach (seasonal) 3/4-Mile Nature Trail 7 Picnic Shelters Group Shelter (seats 150) Group Camp (sleeps 130) Pioneer Group Campground
ACTIVITIES
Boating -- ramp, private boats allowed, 10 HP limit
Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
Swimming Miniature Golf
Located off I-75 in middle Georgia, Indian Springs is thought to be the oldest state park in the United States. The Creek Indians used the springs for centuries to heal the sick and impart extra vigor to the well. During the 1800s, the area was a bustling resort town with numerous hotels. Today, visitors can still sample the mineral-filled spring water while enjoying the park's cottages, camping, swimming, fishing and boating. Children frequently wade in the rocky creek that crosses the park. Many structures within the park, such as the spring house, were built during the Great Depression by members of President F.D. Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). A museum highlights Creek Indians, the resort era and CCC history. The park's Lake McIntosh is named for the Creek Chief William McIntosh who, in 1825, signed the illegal Treaty of Indian Springs deeding Indian land to the Georgia government. He was soon assassinated by his people for his treason.
Operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources 11/06
Location: From I-75 southbound, take exit
#205 to Jackson; proceed south on Ga. Hwy.
42 to the park. From I-75 northbound, take exit
#188; proceed north on Ga. Hwy. 42.
Approximately 15 miles from exits.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
High Falls State Park Piedmont National
Wildlife Refuge
Dauset Trails (nature trails and outdoor activities)
Oconee National Forest Historic Indian Springs Hotel
HOURS
Park Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
INFORMATION
Indian Springs State Park 678 Lake Clark Road Flovilla, GA 30216 770-504-2277
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites 2 MLK Jr. Drive, Suite 1352 Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2770
For Reservations: 800-864-7275 or www.gastateparks.org
Reservation Center open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST