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)
Town Office
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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
Key Facts
Population
3,586
Region
Kennebec Valley
County
Kennebec
Founded
1795
Nearest City
Augusta (25 mins)
Town Office
Visit official website