Maine whitewater, Saco River York county, Limington Rips section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(IV)     0.5 miles   If you're coming from Portland-South Portland it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Limington Rips section is one of them. The Limington Rips section of Saco River in Maine is     0.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+(IV) section. The scenic beauty of York County and the water flowing gracefully down Saco River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. This section is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whether you're whitewater rafting or   kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Briefly about the general area: You'll meet a lot of people from Steep Falls here, and Sebago Lake State Park is both tremendous and picturesque. Saco River sees pretty high levels of rain. Of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain while September is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Saco River, and the night is fairly colder of course, typically in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's while Saco River nighttime low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 0's. Saco River, Limington Rips 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 Saco River.   Whitewater Near Saco River: Saco River, York County, 0 miles away       Class II+(IV) - 0.5 miles long (Limington Rips) Saco River, Cumberland County, 3 miles away       Class I-II+(V+) - 0.3 miles long (Steep Falls) Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302) Presumpscot River, Cumberland County, 20 miles away       Class I-IV - 2.5 miles long (Sebago Lake to Pleasant Hill) Little River, York County, 21 miles away       Class I-II - 4 miles long (US202 to Lord Road) Little Ossipee River, York County, 21 miles away       Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Balch Pond to Saco River) Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County, 24 miles away       Class II-III - 17 miles long (East Waterford to Scribners Mill) Little River, York County, 24 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (Stackpole Bridge to Hubbard Road) Ossipee River, Oxford York County, 24 miles away       Class I-II - 12.5 miles long (North Highway border to Saco River) Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid River Rafting, Carroll County, 26 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Saco River: Shawnee Peak, Maine , 20 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs King Pine, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 32 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs Lost Valley, Maine , 32 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs Sunday River, Maine , 39 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Abenaki, New Hampshire , 41 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 41 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 42 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 44 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs   Marinas Near Saco River: Long Beach Marina, Sebago , 9 miles away Kettle Cove Marina, South Casco , 12 miles away Long Lake Marina, Naples , 12 miles away Mooselanding Marina, Casco , 12 miles away Big Lake Marina, Casco , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Saco River: Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Windham, Windham , 15 miles away Highland Lake Resort, Bridgton , 17 miles away Holiday Inn Express BIDDEFORD, Biddeford , 17 miles away Pleasant Mountain Inn, Bridgton , 17 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Biddeford , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Saco River: Acres Of wildlife Camping, Steep Falls, 3 miles away Sebago Lake Family Campground, Standish, 6 miles away Nason's Beach and Campground, Sebago, 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Saco River: Sebago Lake State Park, Maine , 11 miles away Range Ponds State Park, Maine , 26 miles away Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park, Maine , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Saco River: Salmon Falls Restaurant Motel & Golf Club, Hollis Center , 9 miles away Naples Golf & Country Club, Naples , 10 miles away Frye Island Golf Course, Raymond , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Saco River Little Watchic Pond, Cumberland , 3 miles away Sebago Lake, Cumberland , 9 miles away Kennebunk Pond, York , 12 miles away