Richardson Lake

Oxford County, Maine

Upper Richardson Lake and Lower Richardson Lake combine to form Richardson Lake, a reservoir in Richardsontown, Maine Township C, and Magalloway Plantation, Maine.

The lakes aren't far from the Maine-New Hampshire border, and Augusta is under 100 miles away.

The Augusta State Airport is around 120 miles away, and the Portland International Jetport is under 150 miles away. There are two hospitals under 50 miles away, the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital and the Androscoggin Valley Hospital.

For your shopping needs, there are several stores in the nearby town of Rumford. For a bigger shopping experience, make the drive to Augusta and visit The Marketplace at Augusta.

Local dining options include 45th Parallel Woodfired Grille and the Trading Post Restaurant near the New Hampshire state line.

Life on Richardson Lake

Richardson Lakes is considered one of Maine’s “hidden gems.”

Both parts of the lake are excellent spots for boating, canoeing, kayaking, camping, picnicking, and fishing. There are public boat launches at the north end of the upper lake and the south end of the lower lake.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find landlocked salmon, lake trout, brook trout, rainbow smelt, yellow perch, lake chub, golden shiner, common shiner, redbelly dace, finescale dace, fathead minnow, creek chub, fallfish, pearl dace, longnose sucker, white sucker, hornpout, slimy sculpin, and landlocked alewife.

There are also small islands and sandy beaches, creating the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Explore Augusta

Augusta is the state capital and a perfect spot for a daycation in the city.

Fort Western is home to the country’s oldest wooden garrison building, which was built in 1754. Old Fort Western is a living history museum offering tours, hands-on activities, and unique interactive experiences involving the history of New England during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

For outdoor enthusiasts, visit Viles Arboretum, a park with six miles of trails, over 200 species of trees to observe, and wildlife all on this 224-acre garden.

Golf enthusiasts should check out Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, an 18 hole course considered one of the top courses in Maine and New England. It includes fabulous greens and fairways and beautiful scenes of nature.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking for a family home, a full-time retirement home, or a vacation home, Richardson Lakes is a great choice for a lake home property!