Celebrations and Meetings in Georgia State Parks | Department Of Natural Resources Division An official website of the State of Georgia. State Organizations A-Z Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement Environmental Protection Coastal Resources Search : Temporary Fire Bans View Information State Park Golf Cup Sign Up Now Plan Your Weekend View weekend availability America's 250th Commemorative ParkPass Brand New Specialty License Plate Park Clubs Choose your adventure Spring Break Find Your Next Adventure Previous Next Previous Next Celebrations and Meetings In Georgia State Parks Celebrations and Meetings in Georgia State Parks From weddings to reunions, and campouts to executive retreats, Georgia’s State Parks have facilities for all kinds of gatherings. Guests will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and variety of activities, all surrounded by scenic beauty. We can meet all budgets too. Picnic shelters and rustic camps are affordably priced, while destinations such as Smithgall Woods and the Reynolds Mansion are perfect for elegant affairs. Guests provide their own catering. Before making reservations, call park offices for important details. Group Facilities & Accommodations Group Shelters Perfect for family reunions and church picnics, enclosed group shelters have tables and chairs for 50 to 250, kitchens, restrooms, heat and air conditioning, and adjacent parking. Many have barbecue pits as well. Find Reservations Event Rooms Event rooms can be found at the below locations. View Event Room Information Hard Labor Creek Sweetwater Creek Richard B. Russell Red Top Mountain Fort Yargo Panola Mountain Suwannee River Eco-Lodge near the Okefenokee Swamp Wormsloe Picnic Shelters All state parks and a few historic sites have covered picnic tables which are popular for birthday parties and small gatherings. These open-air shelters include picnic tables assembled under a roof and sometimes a large grill. Parking and restrooms are nearby. Find Reservations Suwannee River Eco-Lodge Just 18 miles from the Okefenokee Swamp and Stephen C. Foster State Park, this is a unique location for hunting retreats, meetings and weddings. Surrounded by forest, the lodge has 10 cottages with 12 bedrooms. A conference room, meeting room, BBQ shelter and kitchen are available. Guests may rent a portion or all of this facility in Fargo. Suwannee River Eco-Lodge at Stephen C. Foster Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs State Park Conveniently located near I-75 in middle Georgia, Idlewilde has a large lakeside porch and beautiful views of Indian Springs State Park. With nearly 20,000 square feet of event space, it can hold 500 people and includes a catering kitchen and AV capabilities. This is a popular destination for weddings, family reunions and corporate retreats. Idlewilde Event Center at Indian Springs Stone Pavilion at Indian Springs This open-air shelter is a beautiful backdrop for small weddings and engagement portraits. It’s part of the historic springs complex which has drawn visitors to this park for generations. Indian Springs State Park Fort Yargo State Park Event Center Large windows overlook a lakeside deck, bringing in natural light and open views. This center provides seating for 100, a large kitchen and ample parking. Fort Yargo is conveniently located between Atlanta and Athens. Fort Yargo Sapelo Island’s Reynolds Mansion Groups of 16 to 25 enjoy exceptional privacy at the historic Reynolds Mansion. Reached only by ferry, this unusual home features marble sculptures, an ornately decorated Circus Room, murals by Athos Menaboni, a bowling lane, billiards, library and bicycles. An 1820s lighthouse and Nanny Goat Beach are nearby. Reynolds Mansion Smithgall Woods State Park This mountain retreat offers 17 bedrooms in six beautifully decorated cottages. Some have porches along a trophy-trout stream, while others have private hot tubs. Business groups can meet in the main house’s great room with fireplace or on the large stream-side deck. Smithgall Woods SAM Shortline Excursion Train Step back in time on this excursion train near Georgia Veterans State Park and Lake Blackshear Resort. SAM Shortline welcomes groups and private events on its tour through southwest Georgia. Throughout the year, this nostalgic train offers special tours to Savannah, Vidalia and other towns. SAM Shortline Group Camps Group camps are perfect for large youth gatherings. While each is unique, they all provide a rustic environment with bunks, large kitchens, assembly rooms, hot showers, and sometimes swimming facilities. There is plenty of room to run and learn. A. H. Stephens F. D. Roosevelt Hard Labor Creek Indian Springs Kolomoki Mounds Laura S. Walker Pioneer Camping Organized groups such as Scouts can pitch tents in these private and primitive camping areas. All come with water spigots and pit toilets, and some have covered picnic shelters, fire pits and grills. Find Reservations Group Lodges Popular with youth groups, a group lodge is one large facility with dormitory sleeping for 12 to 50, restrooms with hot showers, and a kitchen and dining area. Guests provide their own linens. Cloudland Canyon General Coffee Hotel-Style Lodges Lodges have restaurants, catering, meeting space and event coordinators who can assist with conferences and banquets. These are found at: Amicalola Falls Little Ocmulgee Unicoi Other Information Find Reservations Weddings Event Rooms Locations Reservations Park Accessibility Events Activities Field Trips Gatherings Things To Know Volunteer Archaeology Golfing Gift Cards State Parks & Historic Sites Park Guide The Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Park Guide is a handy resource for planning a spring break, summer vacation or family reunion. The free booklet is filled with tips on the best hiking trails, fishing spots, cabins, wedding venues and campsites. Request a free copy by mail or pick one up in any park office. View Park Guide Online Request a Free Copy featured destination New Cottages at "Chatt Bend" Chattahoochee Bend State Park just opened three additional cottages, making it easier than ever to spend a few days exploring the park’s trails and river. All have screened porches, fire pits and grills. Georgia's Great Places Discover more great Georgia destinations to visit this fall and winter. Campers Return to Seminole State Park Campsites have officially reopened at Seminole State Park, featuring a brand-new comfort station and all new electric and plumbing for RVs.