Lake Artemesia Natural Area at Lakeland

Northeast Branch Trail Closure – September 8-10

Please be advised that the Northeast Branch Trail will be closed at the bridge between Lake Artemesia and the College Park Aviation Museum from September 8-10, 2026, to accommodate critical repairs. Detour signs will be posted. Trail users are encouraged to use nearby trails and sidewalks as alternate routes and consult Trail Finder for route options. Please plan ahead and use caution in the area. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this important safety improvement.

Lake Artemesia Natural Area at Lakeland

8200 55th Avenue
College Park, MD

Amenities
  • Icon of a bike next to a bike rack.
  • Icon of a speedboat on a boat ramp.
  • Icon of a person canoeing on water.
  • Icon of a dog on a leash.
  • Icon of a fishing pole with a fish on the line.
  • Iconography of two people exercising on outdoor fitness equipment under a sun.
  • Icon of a tulip.
  • Icon of a person kayaking.
  • Icon of the letter P symbolizing parking.
  • Icon of a picnic table.
  • Icons of male, female, and indeterminate gender figures, representing restrooms.
  • Icon of a person hiking.
  • Icon of a person hiking on a flat surface.

8200 55th Avenue
College Park, MD

Hours:
Mon-Sun : Dawn-Dusk

Size: 86.96 Acres

Amenities
  • Icon of a bike next to a bike rack.
  • Icon of a speedboat on a boat ramp.
  • Icon of a person canoeing on water.
  • Icon of a dog on a leash.
  • Icon of a fishing pole with a fish on the line.
  • Iconography of two people exercising on outdoor fitness equipment under a sun.
  • Icon of a tulip.
  • Icon of a person kayaking.
  • Icon of the letter P symbolizing parking.
  • Icon of a picnic table.
  • Icons of male, female, and indeterminate gender figures, representing restrooms.
  • Icon of a person hiking.
  • Icon of a person hiking on a flat surface.

Kayak Rentals

Self-service kayak rentals are available for ages 13+. A Rent.Fun account is required. Rental season is generally April-October.