Kennebec Tidewater Charters

Richmond

Many Exit Numbers have changed recently, be sure to confirm directions if you are planning your first outing with Kennebec Tidewater Charters.

From North (Augusta/Waterville)
Take I-95  (Not Maine Turnpike) South.  You must take Exit 14 and pay the toll in Gardner.  Take Exit 26 (Richmond/Litchfield).  Turn Left onto Route 197 and proceed approximately 3.5 miles.  You will pass through the downtown area of Richmond and come to a stop sign at the river.  Take a right onto Front Street.  The boat launch is located on the left in the Fort Richmond Waterfront Park.

From South (Portland, Saco, Freeport)
Take I-95 (Not Maine Turnpike) North to Exit 26 (Richmond/Litchfield).  Take a right off the exit onto Route 197 and go 3.5 miles to town.  At the stop sign, you will be facing the Kennebec River.  Take a right onto Front Street.  The boat launch is located on the left in the Fort Richmond Waterfront Park.

From the Mid Coast (Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset)
Take U.S. Route 1 South, cross the Sheepscot River bridge into Wiscasset.  Continue south approximately 1/2 mile to the junction of Route 27 (on the right).  Stay on 27 until you reach the junction of 197 (on left) in the town of Dresden Mills.  (8+/- miles)  Stay on 197, you will cross 2 bridges.  Take a left on Route 24.  Kennebec Tidewater Bike and Boat Rentals is 1/2 mile on the left next to the Fort Richmond waterfront park and the Swan Island Ferry landing. 

For Kennebec Tidewater Bike and Boat Rentals, take a left onto Front Street.  The Kayak shop is on the right next to the Swan Island Ferry landing.

 

For Reservations and Information: rthayer@kennebectidewater.com