Maine whitewater, Little Ossipee River York county, Balch Pond to Saco River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The starting location is a reasonable drive from Portland-South Portland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. If you     hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camp stove too. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Balch Pond to Saco River stretch is just one of many. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. There's camping available near Little Ossipee River. Briefly about the general area: A day at pretty Great East Lake Beach next to Little Ossipee River is a magnificent thing to do. Little Ossipee River   is a spot with many visitors from Limerick. Providence Lake Beach is right next door to Little Ossipee River and is a pretty beach to take a look at. Little Ossipee River is a wet spot that gets a great deal of rainfall. Through November this area sees the most rain; September meanwhile is the driest month. Through the summertime, highs commonly are in the 80's at Little Ossipee River, and the overnight is quite cooler of course, usually in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are commonly in the 20's; night lows in the 0's for Little Ossipee River. Little Ossipee River, Balch Pond to Saco River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Little Ossipee River.   Whitewater Near Little Ossipee River: Little Ossipee River, York County, 10 miles away       Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Balch Pond to Saco River) Saco River, Cumberland County, 11 miles away       Class I-II+(V+) - 0.3 miles long (Steep Falls) Saco River, York County, 11 miles away       Class II+(IV) - 0.5 miles long (Limington Rips) Little River, York County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 4 miles long (US202 to Lord Road) Ossipee River, Oxford York County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 12.5 miles long (North Highway border to Saco River) Little River, York County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (Stackpole Bridge to Hubbard Road) Ossipee River, Carroll County, 19 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Lake Ossipee to Kezar Falls Maine) Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid River Rafting, Carroll County, 19 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Great Works River, York County, 23 miles away       Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Brattle Street to Leighs Mill Pond) Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County, 25 miles away       Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302)   Ski Areas Near Little Ossipee River: Shawnee Peak, Maine , 20 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs King Pine, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs Abenaki, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 36 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Gunstock, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs Sunday River, Maine , 40 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 43 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs   Marinas Near Little Ossipee River: Long Beach Marina, Sebago , 17 miles away Moose Landing Marina, Naples , 19 miles away   Beaches Near Little Ossipee River: Great East Lake Beach, Carroll , 13 miles away Providence Lake Beach, Carroll , 13 miles away Lake Ivanhoe Beach, Carroll , 13 miles away Lovell Lake Beach, Carroll , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Little Ossipee River: Oakwood Inn Town Motel, Sanford , 12 miles away Super 8 Sanford Kennebunkport Area, Sanford , 15 miles away Highland Lake Resort, Bridgton , 20 miles away Pleasant Mountain Inn, Bridgton , 20 miles away The Lodge At Kennebunk, Kennebunk , 21 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little Ossipee River: Maine Mountain, North Waterboro, 5 miles away Blackburn's Campground, East Waterboro, 7 miles away Walnut Grove Campground, Alfred, 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Little Ossipee River: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 68 miles away Sebago Lake State Park, Maine , 20 miles away Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park, Maine , 23 miles away White Lake State Park, New Hampshire , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Ossipee River: Sanford Country Club, Sanford , 15 miles away Salmon Falls Restaurant Motel & Golf Club, Hollis Center , 16 miles away Naples Golf & Country Club, Naples , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Little Ossipee River West Pond, York , 7 miles away Mousam Lake, York , 9 miles away Bunganut Pond, York , 10 miles away