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Litchfield, Maine

Litchfield, Maine

Lakes and farms between Augusta and Lewiston

Overview

Litchfield?s lakes attract anglers, paddlers, and camp owners, while Route 126 and I-295 provide quick routes to nearby job centers. Fields, forests, and lake roads define the town?s character.

Key Facts

Population 3,586
Region Kennebec Valley
County Kennebec
Founded 1795
Nearest City Augusta (25 mins)

What Litchfield Is Known For

Litchfield Local Highlights

Tacoma Lakes
A connected chain popular for boating, bass fishing, and camp life.
Rural pace
Open fields, town forest trails, and quiet gravel roads.
Central location
Quick reach to both Augusta and Lewiston-Auburn corridors.

Things to Do

1
Boat the Tacoma Lakes
Explore the chain by canoe or pontoon from local launches.
2
Fish for bass
Warmwater species thrive in the shallow coves and weedbeds.
3
Ride scenic backroads
Cycle or drive between farms and lake views on quieter town roads.

Living in Litchfield

Litchfield offers lakefront neighborhoods and farmland homesteads. Residents commute to nearby cities for work, shopping, and schools.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Warm, 65-85 F

winter

Cold, 10-30 F with snow

spring

Cool and muddy, 40-60 F

fall

Crisp, 45-60 F with foliage over the lakes

How to Get There

Access town centers from Routes 126 and 197; I-295 Exit 49 in West Gardiner is the closest interstate ramp.

Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.

Satellite preview

Litchfield outline