Sunday River
is comprised of a scenic area of western Maine, surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers near the quaint towns of Bethel and Newry. This is a very popular four-season family resort area that offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation. Just a few of activities you can expect to find here include camping, fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, white-water rafting, mountain biking, golf, picnicking and rockhounding. It’s also a premier winter ski resort area that offers a wide variety of terrain for skiers. You can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice-skating, ice fishing and sleigh rides. The Sunday River area is home to a variety of restaurants and shopping choices, many of them found on site at the ski resorts, and others found in nearby Bethel. You can choose elegant dining or casual, and there are many arts and crafts shops in the region, which feature items unique to Maine. Lodging is equally diverse with everything from bed & breakfasts, hiking hostels, cabins and cottages to condos. The town of Bethel in Sunday River is located along the banks of the Androscoggin River and has a village common filled with antique shops and gift shops, many featuring the art of talented Maine artists. Both Bethel and the town of Newry are about as picturesque as you can expect to find in the state, postcard perfect scenery, covered bridges, steepled churches and pretty, tree-lined streets.
Surrounding areas: Newry, Maine (2.3 mi), Bethel, Maine (2.7 mi), Woodstock, Maine (11.6 mi), Greenwood, Maine (12.0 mi), Andover, Maine (12.7 mi), Stoneham, Maine (14.0 mi), Rumford, Maine (14.1 mi)
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Sunday River Vacation Rentals
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Sunday River Weather & Climate
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The Sunday River area of Maine, near the towns of Bethel and Norway Lakes, is situated in the western part of the state north of Portland. This area enjoys four distinct seasons, with cold, snowy winters. January temperatures generally range from 11 to 31 degrees F., and single digits at night are common. Below zero temperatures are a possibility, but usually do not stick around for long. Temperatures start to warm up in March, but snow is still possible into early April. Generally, summers are mild with a greater range of temperatures the further inland you travel. Autumn often sees some of the best weather in Maine, with mild, sunny days and crisp cool nights %u2013 perfect for viewing the spectacular fall foliage. Rain is possible anytime of the year in Maine, but most often occurs in spring and summer. Thunderstorms are possible and average annual rainfall is western Maine is 51 inches.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
27°F |
7°F |
3.56 in. |
34°F |
| February |
31°F |
9°F |
2.50 in. |
33°F |
| March |
40°F |
20°F |
3.34 in. |
37°F |
| April |
52°F |
32°F |
3.64 in. |
40°F |
| May |
66°F |
43°F |
3.38 in. |
49°F |
| June |
74°F |
52°F |
3.90 in. |
56°F |
| July |
79°F |
57°F |
3.29 in. |
60°F |
| August |
77°F |
55°F |
3.85 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
47°F |
3.18 in. |
59°F |
| October |
57°F |
36°F |
3.89 in. |
52°F |
| November |
43°F |
28°F |
3.74 in. |
47°F |
| December |
31°F |
14°F |
3.21 in. |
39°F |
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Sunday River Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Berlin Municipal airport (BML) located about 20 miles northwest of Sunday River in Berlin, New Hampshire, the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located approximately 38 miles southeast of Sunday River in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine, the Augusta State airport (AUG) located roughly 50 miles east of Sunday River in Augusta, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located around 55 miles east of Sunday River in Waterville, Maine, the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 61 miles south of Sunday River in Portland, Maine, the Laconia Municipal airport (LCI) located approximately 68 miles southwest of Sunday River in Laconia, New Hampshire, and finally the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located roughly 73 miles south of Sunday River in Sanford, Maine.
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Sunday River Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Story Land | Glen | NH | 30.5 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 33.4 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 33.4 mi. | | | Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 68.2 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 68.4 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 89.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 68.4 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 95.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Oakdale Country Club | Mexico | ME | 15.4 mi. | | | Norway Country Club | Norway | ME | 19.4 mi. | | | Paris Hill Country Club | Paris | ME | 20.6 mi. | | | Lake Kezar Country Club | Lovell | ME | 21.7 mi. | | | Bridgton Highlands Country Club | Bridgton | ME | 26.4 mi. | | | Eagle Mountain Golf Course | Jackson | NH | 27.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 3.6 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 6.2 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 14.1 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 28.1 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 28.6 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 36.2 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 38.0 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 38.6 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 47.2 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 49.2 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 49.4 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 51.6 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 69.7 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 81.0 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 83.2 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 87.6 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 91.3 mi. | | | Stowe Mountain Resort | Stowe | VT | 93.0 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 99.8 mi. | | | Smugglers Notch | Jeffersonville | VT | 100.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Moose Brook State Park | | NH | 21.5 mi. | | | Milan Hill State Park | | NH | 22.1 mi. | | | Mount Blue State Park | | ME | 28.1 mi. | | | Echo Lake-Cathedral Ledge State Park | | NH | 32.9 mi. | | | Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 35.8 mi. | | | Dixville Notch State Park | | NH | 36.4 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 38.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 59.7 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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