Maine whitewater - Little Ossipee River, York County

York county, Balch Pond to Saco River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The put-in is not too far from Portland-South Portland, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The nature scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,
    either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and a
chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
A lot of rainfall falls at Little Ossipee River; November is the wettest month with most rain, and September meanwhile is the driest month.
For the duration of the days of summer at Little Ossipee River temperatures are generally in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and night lows at Little Ossipee River during the wintertime commonly sink into the 0's.
 

Little Ossipee River, Balch Pond to Saco River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 28 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.6052
Longitude: -70.93801

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.7289
Longitude: -70.6597

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Current weather conditions at Little Ossipee River, Maine
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Local climate location: NORTH CONWAY 26 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sanford Inn, Sanford
14 miles away
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Super 8 Sanford Kennebunkport Area, Sanford
15 miles away
The Super 8 Sanford, ME off of Interstate 95 at Exit 19, just 10 short minutes from Wells Beach. The Super 8 Sanford, ME is just minutes to Coastal Areas, Wells Beach, Old Orchard Beach, and many Res...

Pleasant Mountain Inn, Bridgton
20 miles away
We invite you to spend your next getaway at Pleasant Mountain Inn, located in the heart of Maines Lakes Region on the shores of Beaver Pond overlooking Pleasant Mountain. Located just minutes from the...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Portland-South Portland, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Portland-South Portland, Maine, the metro area neareast to Little Ossipee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Ossipee River.
 Whitewater Near Little Ossipee River:
Ossipee River, Oxford York County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 12.5 miles long (North Highway border to Saco River)
Saco River, York County , 11 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 0.5 miles long (Limington Rips)
Saco River, Cumberland County , 11 miles away, Class I-II+(V+) - 0.3 miles long (Steep Falls)
Little River, York County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (US202 to Lord Road)
Ossipee River, Carroll County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Lake Ossipee to Kezar Falls Maine)
Little River, York County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Stackpole Bridge to Hubbard Road)
Great Works River, York County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Brattle Street to Leighs Mill Pond)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (East Waterford to Scribners Mill)
Crooked River, Oxford County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (North Waterford to East Waterford)
 Ski Areas Near Little Ossipee River:
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 20 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 36 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 40 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 43 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Ossipee River:
Sanford Inn, Sanford , 14 miles away
Super 8 Sanford Kennebunkport Area, Sanford , 15 miles away
Pleasant Mountain Inn, Bridgton , 20 miles away
The Lodge at Kennebunk, Kennebunk , 21 miles away
Oxford House Inn, Fryeburg , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Ossipee River:
Maine Mountain, North Waterboro, 5 miles away
Blackburn's Camp Ground, East Waterboro, 7 miles away
Walnut Grove Campground, Alfred, 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Ossipee River:
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 68 miles away

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