Richardson Lake (Andover area) — lake swimming
Andover / Woodstock area · Western Maine border lake — deep and cold; public landings; verify NH line.
lake swimming · Yes . freshwater
Key facts
Swimming
Yes . freshwater
Access
Varies
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip, and before you go
Good fit
Swimming
Paddling
Family visits
Skip
You want moving water or cliff jumps
Remote roads after storms
Unverified water quality after heavy rain
Before you go
- Using South Arm Lower Richardson Lake coordinate as best current Andover-area lake reference.
- https://www.andovermaine.com/
- Varies
- Watch for algae, boat traffic, and seasonal rules.
- Some access points are landings, not beaches.