Maine whitewater, Ossipee River Oxford York county, North Highway border to Saco River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     12.5 miles   The beautiful scenery of Maine and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The North Highway border to Saco River section of Ossipee River in Maine is 12.5 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The put-in is not too far from Portland-South Portland, if you're not familiar     with the area there's a road map further down the page. 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. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There's camping   available near Ossipee River. Briefly about the general area: Skiing at Shawnee Peak is one of those things you just have to do, and if you want to hit the beach, Lake Ivanhoe Beach is close by. People from Parsonsfield love to come to Ossipee River, and a tour to Providence Lake Beach is always a great idea. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. The high level of rainfall makes Ossipee River a pretty wet location. All through November this area sees the most rain while September is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summertime highs at Ossipee River generally tend to be in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Ossipee River, North Highway border 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 Ossipee River.   Whitewater Near Ossipee River: Ossipee River, Oxford York County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 12.5 miles long (North Highway border to Saco River) Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid River Rafting, Carroll County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Little Ossipee River, York County, 10 miles away       Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Balch Pond to Saco River) Ossipee River, Carroll County, 12 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Lake Ossipee to Kezar Falls Maine) 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) Saco River - East Branch, Carroll County, 23 miles away       Class IV - 2.1 miles long (Route 302 at Lower Bartlett) Crooked River, Oxford County, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 12 miles long (North Waterford to East Waterford) Little River, York County, 24 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (Stackpole Bridge to Hubbard Road)   Ski Areas Near Ossipee River: Shawnee Peak, Maine , 14 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs King Pine, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs Abenaki, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 31 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs Sunday River, Maine , 33 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Gunstock, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs   Marinas Near Ossipee River: Kezar Lake Marina, Lovell , 18 miles away Moose Landing Marina, Naples , 19 miles away Long Beach Marina, Sebago , 19 miles away   Beaches Near Ossipee River: Providence Lake Beach, Carroll , 9 miles away Lake Ivanhoe Beach, Carroll , 12 miles away Great East Lake Beach, Carroll , 12 miles away Lovell Lake Beach, Carroll , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Ossipee River: Pleasant Mountain Inn, Bridgton , 17 miles away Highland Lake Resort, Bridgton , 17 miles away Nordic Village Resort, Jackson , 18 miles away Clarendon Motel, North Conway , 18 miles away Merrill Farm Resort, North Conway , 18 miles away   Campgrounds 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 , 18 miles away Weeks Brook Trail, Carroll , 18 miles away Kearsarge Trail, Carroll , 19 miles away Shingle Pond Trail, Carroll , 20 miles away Gemini Trail, Carroll , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Ossipee River: Sebago Lake State Park, Maine , 22 miles away White Lake State Park, New Hampshire , 23 miles away Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park, Maine , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ossipee River: Red Barn, South Berwick , 12 miles away Bridgton Highlands Country Club, Bridgton , 17 miles away Indian Mound Golf Club, Center Ossipee , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Ossipee River West Pond, York , 3 miles away Pequawket Pond, Oxford , 6 miles away Bryant Pond, Oxford , 7 miles away