South China Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

South-China is part of the China Lake region that includes the villages of China, South China, Weeks Mills and Branch Mills. The region also contains three main bodies of water; China Lake, Three Mile Pond and Branch Pond. All are located in Kennebec County within a 54-square-mile area that has a total population of around 4,000. Rolling hills, picturesque farms and crystal clear lakes and streams surround the small towns and villages of Kennebec County. It's a convenient area of the state in which to base a vacation, situated about halfway between the coast and the capital city of Augusta. Of the three main bodies of water in the South China area, China Lake is the largest with 3,832 acres and a maximum depth of 85 feet. It's well known for its' salmon fishing, and also has small mouth bass and white perch. Other outdoor sports in the area include swimming, boating, hiking, biking and golf. An interesting landmark in South China is the "Indian Heart Rock,"or "Sacred Heart" as locals sometimes call it. The heart is carved at the base of a boulder that lies on the shore of the lake in South China. Legend has it that an Indian carved it into the stone after a thunderstorm destroyed the original paper heart that was used for the tribe's religious devotions. Penobscot Bay, which has been rated as one of the top ten sailing bays in the world, is just minutes from South China and the China Lakes Region.

Surrounding areas: China Lake, Maine (4.2 mi), Palermo, Maine (4.9 mi), Windsor, Maine (5.9 mi), Somerville, Maine (7.2 mi), Sidney, Maine (7.9 mi), Augusta, Maine (10.8 mi), Liberty, Maine (13.3 mi)

South China Vacation Rentals

South China Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Holiday Inn Waterville	375 Uppr Main St	Waterville, ME	11.2 mi.	(207) 873-0111
Hampton Inn	425 Kennedy Memorial Dr	Waterville, ME	11.5 mi.	(207) 873-0400
Holiday Inn	110 Community Dr	Augusta, ME	11.6 mi.	(207) 622-4751
Econo Lodge	455 Kennedy Memorial Dr	Waterville, ME	11.6 mi.	(207) 872-5577
Comfort Inn	281 Civic CTR Dr	Augusta, ME	11.9 mi.	(207) 623-1000
Comfort Inn & Suites	332 Main St	Waterville, ME	12.1 mi.	(207) 873-2777
Best Western Waterville Inn	356 Main St	Waterville, ME	12.5 mi.	(207) 873-3335
Best Inn	65 Whitten Rd	Augusta, ME	13.2 mi.	(207) 622-3776
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites	390 Western Ave	Augusta, ME	13.2 mi.	(207) 622-6371
Motel 6	18 Edison Dr	Augusta, ME	13.3 mi.	(207) 622-6000
Norridgewock Colonial Inn	15 Upper Main St	Norridgewock, ME	24.7 mi.	(207) 634-3470
Belmont Motel		Skowhegan, ME	26.6 mi.	(207) 474-8315
Belfast Harbor Inn	91 Searsport Ave Rt 1	Belfast, ME	27.9 mi.	(207) 338-2740
Comfort Inn Ocean's Edge	RR 5 Box 5290	Belfast, ME	27.9 mi.	(207) 338-2090
Gull Motel	RR 5 Box 5377	Belfast, ME	27.9 mi.	(207) 338-4030
Black Horse Inn	US Rt 1 - Atlantic Hwy	Camden, ME	28.1 mi.	(207) 236-6800
Blackberry Inn	82 Elm St	Camden, ME	28.1 mi.	(207) 236-6060
Camden Riverhouse Hotel & Inns	11 Tannery Ln	Camden, ME	28.1 mi.	(207) 236-0500
Lodge At Camden Hills		Camden, ME	28.1 mi.	(207) 236-8478
MT Battie Motel	RR 3 Box 570	Lincolnville, ME	28.9 mi.	(207) 236-3870
Hampton Inn & Suites - Rockland Maine	190 New County Rd	Thomaston, ME	29.2 mi.	(207) 594-6644

Bed & Breakfast
Maple Hill Farm B&B Inn	RR 1 Box 1145 Outlet Rd Hallowell	Augusta, ME	11.9 mi.	(800) 622-2708
Lakeshore Inn Bed & Breakfast	184 Lakeview Dr	Rockland, ME	29.0 mi.	(207) 594-4209

South China Weather & Climate

The south-central portion of Maine, just north of Augusta, has four delightful seasons with spectacular foliage in the autumn months. The overall climate is moderate with summer daytime temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, and cool nights. Winters are cold but usually not frigid. Spring and autumn are mild during the day, with crisp, cool nights. The really cold weather begins arriving around the end of November with January and February generally having the lowest temperatures. Below zero temperatures are possible, but not the norm. Accumulating snow is a possibility into March and early April, but the warmer days of spring generally means it melts fast. Rain can occur anytime of the year.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	28°F	5°F	4.09 in.	38°F
February	31°F	7°F	2.86 in.	36°F
March	41°F	19°F	4.57 in.	38°F
April	53°F	30°F	3.48 in.	43°F
May	66°F	41°F	3.72 in.	49°F
June	75°F	51°F	4.34 in.	55°F
July	80°F	57°F	2.88 in.	59°F
August	78°F	55°F	2.71 in.	62°F
September	70°F	46°F	3.96 in.	57°F
October	58°F	35°F	3.74 in.	54°F
November	45°F	26°F	4.49 in.	52°F
December	33°F	13°F	3.95 in.	44°F

South China Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located about 10 miles northwest of South China in Waterville, Maine, the Augusta State airport (AUG) located approximately 12 miles west of South China in Augusta, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located roughly 32 miles southeast of South China in Rockland, Maine, the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located around 42 miles southwest of South China in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located about 46 miles northeast of South China in Bangor, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located approximately 59 miles east of South China in Bar Harbor, Maine, and finally the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located roughly 63 miles southwest of South China in Portland, Maine.

South China Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Palace Playland	Old Orchard Beach	ME	72.8 mi.
Funtown Splashtown U.S.A.	Saco	ME	75.5 mi.
Story Land	Glen	NH	82.2 mi.

Water Parks
Odyssey Water Park	Trenton	ME	59.4 mi.
Aquaboggan Water Slide	Saco	ME	75.5 mi.
Water Country	Portsmouth	NH	109.1 mi.

Golf Courses
Natanis Golf Course	Vassalboro	ME	6.1 mi.
Western View Golf Club	Augusta	ME	10.8 mi.
Pine Ridge Municipal Golf Center	Waterville	ME	11.1 mi.
Waterville Country Club	Oakland	ME	12.4 mi.
Kennebec Heights Country Club	Farmingdale	ME	14.6 mi.
Belgrade Lakes Golf Club	Belgrade Lakes	ME	16.5 mi.
Lakeview Golf Course	Burnham	ME	21.7 mi.
Country View Golf Club	Brooks	ME	24.7 mi.
Meadows Golf Club	Litchfield	ME	24.9 mi.
Cobbossee Colony Golf	Monmouth	ME	25.5 mi.
Springbrook Golf Club	Leeds	ME	27.9 mi.
Goose River Golf Club	Rockport	ME	28.9 mi.
Johnson W Parks Golf Course	Pittsfield	ME	28.9 mi.
Sandy River Golf Course	Farmington Falls	ME	29.0 mi.

Ski Areas
Camden Snowbowl	Camden	ME	28.1 mi.
Sugarloaf USA	Kingfield	ME	48.3 mi.
Black Mountain	Rumford	ME	49.5 mi.
Mount Abram	Locke Mills	ME	55.8 mi.
Sunday River	Bethel	ME	60.2 mi.
Shawnee Peak	Bridgton	ME	61.2 mi.
Saddleback	Rangeley	ME	65.8 mi.
Big Squaw	Greenville	ME	73.5 mi.
Wildcat Mountain	Jackson	NH	81.5 mi.
Balsams Wilderness	Dixville Notch	NH	91.4 mi.
Bretton Woods	Twin Mountain	NH	97.6 mi.
Waterville Valley	Waterville Valley	NH	100.4 mi.
Loon Mountain	Lincoln	NH	106.7 mi.
Cannon Mountain	Franconia	NH	108.3 mi.
Gunstock	Gilford	NH	108.5 mi.

State Parks
Lake Saint George State Park		ME	10.9 mi.
Damariscotta Lake State Park		ME	15.4 mi.
Peacock Beach State Park		ME	21.9 mi.
Tacoma Lakes State Park		ME	21.9 mi.
Camden Hills State Park		ME	27.9 mi.
Fort Edgecomb State Park		ME	28.3 mi.
Moose Point State Park		ME	31.3 mi.
Owls Head State Park		ME	33.7 mi.
Fort Point State Park		ME	37.9 mi.

Museums
L.C. Bates Museum	Hinckley	ME	20.3 mi.	(Multidisciplinary)
Farnsworth Art Museum	Rockland	ME	30.5 mi.	(Art)

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