Sandy River Plantation, Maine
Sandy River Plantation is a small, rural area in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It is officially a plantation, a type of local government, and had 128 residents at the 2020 census.
The plantation is known for Saddleback Mountain Ski Resort and the Rangeley Lakes Nordic Trail Center, though visitors must drive through Dallas Plantation to reach them.
Geography: Sandy River Plantation covers about 35 square miles in total, with 34.1 square miles of land and 1.2 square miles of water. The Sandy River and its ponds flow through the area, and the Appalachian Trail crosses Saddleback Mountain.
Demographics: The population has remained small over the years. In 2000, there were 93 people; by 2020, the population was 128. The community includes a mix of households and families, with income levels typical for the rural Maine region.
Other facts: The ZIP code is 04970 and the area code is 207. The official website is sandyriverplantation.gov.
This page was last edited on 1 February 2026, at 21:11 (CET).