Artesian Lakes offers a very natural and serene setting, abundant wildlife, miles of gravel roads, towering forests with miles of hiking trails, and open pastures.  Excellent fishing and boating are also available in its multiple interconnected lakes.  The lakes are stocked and managed and the community features five concrete boat ramps and a boathouse with boat slips, storage bins, restrooms, and a covered area with enclosed kitchen and outdoor grill.

Artesian Lakes’ homeowners have full access to all the amenities at the adjacent resort and conference center, The Retreat at Artesian Lakes, which include a swim lake, swimming pool with hot tub, bath house and party deck, a fitness center, a Frisbee-golf course, as well as a restaurant, spa services, , canoe rentals, and meeting/banquet facilities.