Brownfield
is a tiny town located in Oxford County near the New Hampshire state line. With its wooded setting in the foothills of the White Mountains along the Saco River, many come to Brownfield for the exceptional trout and bass fishing found here. Brownfield sits in one of the most scenic spots of the state, and it makes a great place for a family vacation. It's near the Conway State Forest, Echo Lake State Park, and Wentworth State Park. Just some of the things to do in the area include camping, hiking, biking, parasailing, and swimming in the Saco River which is noted for its cool, crystal clear water and sandy beaches. Canoeing is an especially popular sport in the Saco River and there are lots of opportunities for the advanced and beginners. Fall is spectacular in Maine's western mountain region, and Brownfield makes a good base for sightseeing, antiqueing and visiting some of the other small villages of Oxford County. Other nearby points of interest include Storyland, Santa's Village, and the Conway Scenic Railroad. And, in the wintertime, Brownfield is near Alpine and cross-country skiing.
Surrounding areas: Fryeburg, Maine (4.6 mi), Denmark, Maine (4.9 mi), Sugarloaf, Maine (6.0 mi), Lovell, Maine (10.8 mi), Kezar Lake, Maine (11.1 mi), Bridgton, Maine (11.5 mi), Center Lovell, Maine (14.4 mi)
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Brownfield Vacation Rentals
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Brownfield Weather & Climate
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Western Maine near the New Hampshire state line enjoy four distinct seasons that typifies the best of a New England climate. There's plenty of clear, sunny weather with cool nights in the summertime, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Extreme humidity in summertime is usually not a problem because temperatures are so mild. Fall is spectacular - crisp, mild days and cold nights, perfect for sightseeing. Winter begins in Maine around Thanksgiving, with January and February being the coldest months. The average annual snowfall is around 85 inches and winter temperatures vary from the mid-30s to below zero. Most snowfall occurs in eight to ten measurable storms of 6 inches to a foot. In the last fifteen years, the largest single snowstorm amount was 16 inches. Temperatures begin to increase in March, along with an increase in humidity, which often results in snowstorms until mid-April.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
2°F |
3.96 in. |
34°F |
| February |
32°F |
4°F |
3.15 in. |
33°F |
| March |
41°F |
17°F |
4.26 in. |
37°F |
| April |
53°F |
29°F |
4.42 in. |
40°F |
| May |
66°F |
40°F |
3.99 in. |
49°F |
| June |
75°F |
49°F |
3.89 in. |
56°F |
| July |
80°F |
54°F |
4.12 in. |
60°F |
| August |
78°F |
52°F |
3.63 in. |
62°F |
| September |
69°F |
43°F |
3.68 in. |
59°F |
| October |
57°F |
32°F |
4.58 in. |
52°F |
| November |
44°F |
24°F |
4.58 in. |
47°F |
| December |
33°F |
11°F |
4.10 in. |
39°F |
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Brownfield Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 37 miles southeast of Brownfield in Portland, Maine, the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located approximately 41 miles south of Brownfield in Sanford, Maine, the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located roughly 61 miles south of Brownfield in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and finally the Concord Municipal airport (CON) located around 61 miles southwest of Brownfield in Concord, New Hampshire.
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Brownfield Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Story Land | Glen | NH | 16.9 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 39.8 mi. | | | Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 40.9 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 42.0 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 42.0 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 57.3 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 77.5 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 83.2 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 87.3 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 88.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 39.8 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 62.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Allen Mountain Golf Course | Denmark | ME | 5.1 mi. | | | Bridgton Highlands Country Club | Bridgton | ME | 11.6 mi. | | | Lake Kezar Country Club | Lovell | ME | 12.2 mi. | | | North Conway Country Club | North Conway | NH | 12.4 mi. | | | Naples Golf & Country Club | Naples | ME | 15.1 mi. | | | Province Lake Golf Course | Parsonsfield | ME | 17.4 mi. | | | Eagle Mountain Golf Course | Jackson | NH | 19.3 mi. | | | Indian Mound Golf Club | Center Ossipee | NH | 19.6 mi. | | | Frye Island Golf Course | Frye Island | ME | 21.3 mi. | | | Norway Country Club | Norway | ME | 22.8 mi. | | | Fairlawn Golf Club | Poland | ME | 25.2 mi. | | | Summit Golf Course | Poland | ME | 25.2 mi. | | | Paris Hill Country Club | Paris | ME | 27.8 mi. | | | Kona Mansion Inn | Moultonborough | NH | 28.7 mi. | | | Ridgewood Country Club | Moultonborough | NH | 28.7 mi. | | | Spring Meadows Golf Course at Cole Farms | Gray | ME | 29.2 mi. | | | Waterville Valley Golf Club | Waterville Valley | NH | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 11.1 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 18.3 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 29.8 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 30.5 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 31.3 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 37.8 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 38.5 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 38.6 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 43.9 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 45.6 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 50.7 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 57.0 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 65.3 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 70.0 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 71.6 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 72.9 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 77.7 mi. | | | Suicide Six | Woodstock | VT | 84.2 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 85.8 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 92.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Echo Lake-Cathedral Ledge State Park | | NH | 14.6 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 16.5 mi. | | | White Lake State Park | | NH | 18.2 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 27.0 mi. | | | Wentworth State Park | | NH | 27.6 mi. | | | Moose Brook State Park | | NH | 33.8 mi. | | | Ellacoya State Park | | NH | 36.2 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 36.4 mi. | | | Mount Major State Park | | NH | 37.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 30.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 38.8 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 38.8 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 38.8 mi. | (History) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 40.2 mi. | (History) | | Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 47.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Counting House Museum | South Berwick | ME | 51.2 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 111.9 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 111.9 mi. | |
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