Richmond, Maine, draws RV travelers with its Kennebec River bass fishing and quiet apple orchards along Route 126. Camp here to paddle from the public boat launch at Richmond Landing or hike trails around Laurel Lake. Two top parks, Augusta/Gardiner KOA and Augusta/Gardiner KOA Journey, start at $56/night with river-close sites.
Richmond straddles the Kennebec River, where anglers hook landlocked salmon and kayakers glide past bald eagle nests. Stroll Main Street's historic homes or swim at Laurel Lake's sandy beach. Drive five minutes to the Richmond Bridge, Maine's oldest surviving swing bridge, for photos and picnics. Join local snowmobile trails in winter or the Richmond Fair in September for tractor pulls and pie contests.
Augusta/Gardiner KOA suits families with group sites and playgrounds near the river. Big-rig owners pick Augusta/Gardiner KOA Journey for 50-amp hookups, WiFi, and showers. Both parks deliver easy drives to Richmond's boat ramps and Augusta shops, turning your rig into a riverside basecamp.
Richmond shines for Kennebec River fishing and its 1829 swing bridge. Anglers chase smallmouth bass from shorelines near Richmond Landing. Families flock to Laurel Lake for beaches and boating, while the annual Richmond Fair packs in tractor pulls and crafts each September. Snowmobile trails crisscross town in winter.
Augusta/Gardiner KOA and Augusta/Gardiner KOA Journey top the list near Richmond. Both hug Route 126 with quick river access. Expect WiFi, showers, and 50-amp at the Journey site from $56/night.
Yes, Augusta/Gardiner KOA Journey provides 50-amp hookups for big rigs. It joins showers and WiFi at sites near the Kennebec. Families get group areas too, all from $56/night.