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Description - Richardson Public Reserved Land is located between Upper Richardson Lake and Mooselookmeguntic Lake in western Maine. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating and swimming in this beautiful mountainous area. A privately operated campground is offered.

Attractions - The public land offers 17,757 acres in western Maine for fishing, boating, swimming and private camping. Boat launching facilities are conveniently located near the public land.

Recreation - All Public Lands' campsites on Richardson Lake are managed by South Arm Campground at the foot of Lower Richardson Lake. No overnight camping is permitted except at these sites. To cover maintenance costs, a modest fee is charged. Contact South Arm at (207) 364-5155. In addition to camping, fishing, boating and swimming are offered. Hunting and trapping are allowed, subject to state rules and regulations. Call 207-287-3821 for specific policies and laws regarding these activities.

Climate - The Western Maine Mountains Region, known for its spectacular four seasons, sees average daytime winter temperatures ranging 10 - 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 to -10 Celsius) in the northern area and an average of 14 -18 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 to -8 Celsius) in the southern area. Summer unfolds for outdoors enthusiasts with temperatures in the northern area averaging 66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 Celsius) and in the southern area averaging 68 (20 Celsius). Western Maine Mountains Region experiences a wide range of precipitation. From north to south, the area receives an average of less than 38 inches (97 centimeters) to more than 44 inches of precipitation each year. Summer rainfall averages 3 - 5 inches per month.

Location - Located between Upper Richardson Lake and Mooselookmeguntic Lake in western Maine. Access to the southern portion of Richardsontown is by water, with launch sites at Oquossoc in Rangeley and at South Arm in Township C. Route 16 passes through the northern portion of the unit in Adamstown.


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Filed By: Stu (Austell, GA)
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Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: Camped out on Spirit Island in lower Richardson lake for a week. Really roughed it. Was the best camping trip ever. 3 miles by water to the base camp in South arm and a 20 minute drive from there to the general store makes it important to have everything you need while on the island. We only left once to resupply... We didn't bring enough beer!


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Contact Information:
Western Region Headquarters, 129 Main Street, P.O. Box 327 , Farmington, ME, 04938, Phone: 207-778-8231, Fax: 207-778-5932

Additional Information:
Maine Lakes and Ponds - Maine's wilderness environment includes over 3,000 sprawling lakes and ponds. In addition, there are over 32,000 miles of rushing streams and rivers. Visitors and residents enjoy some of the best fishing, whitewater boating and paddleboating opportunities on the East Coast.
Maine State Parks & Public Reserved Lands - Maine's State Parks and Public Reserved Lands are managed for recreation, wildlife and timber. State Historic Sites preserve the rich heritage of the American Revolution and Civil War.
Western Maine Mountains Region - Western Maine Mountains is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Whitewater boating, fishing, hunting and winter sports abound in White Mountain National Forest, Rangeley Lake and Sebago Lake Areas.

Links:
Maine State Parks - Official Agency Website


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