Trip Planner:   USA  /  Maine  /  Mid Coast Maine  /  Richmond  /  Swan Island Wildlife Management Area

Swan Island Wildlife Management Area, Richmond

5.0

#18 of 26 in Nature in Mid Coast Maine

Island Hiking Trail

Swan Island is located in the Kennebec River in Richmond, just 20 minutes south of Augusta. There are nesting bald eagles, deer and waterfowl; 5 historic homes dating back to the 1700s; hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, gorgeous scenery and great photo opps.

Accommodation Type:

State Parks & Forests Campground

Things To Do:

Architectual Landmark • Bicycling • Bird Watching • Camping • Canoeing & Kayaking • Fishing • Hiking Trails & Outfitters • Museum & Historic Site • Other • Other Outdoor Activity • State Park & Forest • Unique Natural Area • Wildlife Refuge & Reserve

Amenities:

Lakefront • Oceanfront • Tent Sites

Check out the VisitMaine.com listing:

http://www.visitmaine.com/organization/8497/swan_island_kennebec_river/

Fees:

$8 per person

$20 per campsite per night

$35 per boat rented per day or $10 per hour per boat

There are no fees for the use of the ferry, the tour truck, or the bikes!

See Swan Island Wildlife Management Area and all Richmond has to offer by arranging your trip with our Richmond trip itinerary builder website.
Source

more less

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Create an itinerary including Swan Island Wildlife Management Area

Start planning

Swan Island Wildlife Management Area Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

14 reviews

facebook

4.9

1 likes

• By NHjo

  Got a great view of Swan Island when I was leaving Richmond to cross the bridge to West Dresden. It looks like a beautiful anomaly in the Kennebec River. Requires advance planning to take the small...  more »

• By heathersway1

  Swan Island brings me back to my younger days, walking the woods away from people, immersed in nature. It's a wonderful little corner of the world. My wellness retreat (The Wellness Spot) looks out...  more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Plan your trip to Richmond

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.