Maine whitewater - Ossipee River, Oxford York County

Oxford York county, North Highway border to Saco River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     12.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Maine and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the North Highway border to Saco River section is one of them. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The campgrounds here at Ossipee River are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll
    have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Great exercise and just
being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch of Ossipee River in Oxford York County is 12.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summer months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Ossipee River with nighttime lows in the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's; overnight lows at Ossipee River through the wintertime frequently plunge into the 0's.
Ossipee River sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is November while September is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 

Ossipee River, North Highway border to Saco River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 12.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.7946
Longitude: -70.99871

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.81359
Longitude: -70.7838

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Current weather conditions at Ossipee River, Maine
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Local climate location: NORTH CONWAY 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Oxford House Inn, Fryeburg
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18 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ossipee River.
 Whitewater Near Ossipee River:
Ossipee River, Carroll County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Lake Ossipee to Kezar Falls Maine)
Little Ossipee River, York County , 9 miles away, Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Balch Pond to Saco River)
Saco River, Cumberland County , 16 miles away, Class I-II+(V+) - 0.3 miles long (Steep Falls)
Saco River, York County , 17 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 0.5 miles long (Limington Rips)
Little River, York County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (US202 to Lord Road)
Lovell River, Carroll County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Pine Hill Road and Route 25)
Saco River - East Branch, Carroll County , 23 miles away, Class IV - 2.1 miles long (Route 302 at Lower Bartlett)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302)
Swift River, Carroll County , 24 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.35 miles long (Lower Falls to Darby Field sign)
Crooked River, Oxford County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (North Waterford to East Waterford)
 Ski Areas Near Ossipee River:
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 14 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 31 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 33 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ossipee River:
Oxford House Inn, Fryeburg , 12 miles away
Pleasant Mountain Inn, Bridgton , 16 miles away
Merrill Farm Resort, North Conway , 18 miles away
White Mountain Hotel and Resort, North Conway , 18 miles away
North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ossipee River:
Windsong Campgrounds, Parsonsfield, 3 miles away
River Run Canoe Rental and Camping, Brownfield, 6 miles away
Woodland Acres Campground, Brownfield, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Ossipee River:
Province Brook Trail, Carroll County , 18 miles away
Weeks Brook Trail, Carroll County , 18 miles away
Kearsarge Trail, Carroll County , 19 miles away
Shingle Pond Trail, Carroll County , 20 miles away
Gemini Trail, Carroll County , 20 miles away
 Lakes Near Ossipee River

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