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China-Lake
is a 54 square mile area in central Maine located along Highway 37 near the town of Winslow. The China Lakes region consists of four villages; China, South China, Weeks Mills and Branch Mills. It also has three bodies of water, which are China Lake, Three-Mile Pond and Branch Pond. This is an exceptionally tranquil area of Maine with rolling hills, picturesque farms, crystal clear lakes, ponds and streams, and bustling small towns. A bit of folklore is the "Indian Heart Rock," or "Sacred Heart," that is carved near the base of a boulder on the shore in South China. Legend has it that an Indian carved the heart into the stone out of the tribes religious devotions so that it would last through the ages. Fishing is excellent in the China Lakes region where you can fish for landlocked salmon, small mouth bass and white perch. The nearby town of Winthrop has 12 lakes and ponds within its boundaries and is another favorite among fishermen and vacationers. Other outdoor fun besides fishing is swimming, hiking, biking, picnicking, antiqueing, and sightseeing along Maine's historic, picturesque country roads. A number of children's summer camps are located among the many small lakes in the China Lakes region. Centrally located between the capital city of Augusta and the villages along Maine's midcoast region, China Lakes has become a favorite draw for people of all ages.
Surrounding areas: South China, Maine (4.2 mi), Sidney, Maine (6.6 mi), Palermo, Maine (7.2 mi), Windsor, Maine (9.8 mi), Somerville, Maine (11.4 mi), Augusta, Maine (11.8 mi), Belgrade Lakes, Maine (13.3 mi)
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China Lake Vacation Rentals
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China Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Holiday Inn Waterville | 375 Uppr Main St | Waterville, ME | 7.0 mi. | (207) 873-0111 | | Econo Lodge | 455 Kennedy Memorial Dr | Waterville, ME | 7.3 mi. | (207) 872-5577 | | Hampton Inn | 425 Kennedy Memorial Dr | Waterville, ME | 7.3 mi. | (207) 873-0400 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 332 Main St | Waterville, ME | 7.9 mi. | (207) 873-2777 | | Best Western Waterville Inn | 356 Main St | Waterville, ME | 8.3 mi. | (207) 873-3335 | | Holiday Inn | 110 Community Dr | Augusta, ME | 11.9 mi. | (207) 622-4751 | | Comfort Inn | 281 Civic CTR Dr | Augusta, ME | 13.0 mi. | (207) 623-1000 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 390 Western Ave | Augusta, ME | 13.9 mi. | (207) 622-6371 | | Motel 6 | 18 Edison Dr | Augusta, ME | 13.9 mi. | (207) 622-6000 | | Best Inn | 65 Whitten Rd | Augusta, ME | 14.0 mi. | (207) 622-3776 | | Norridgewock Colonial Inn | 15 Upper Main St | Norridgewock, ME | 20.4 mi. | (207) 634-3470 | | Belmont Motel | | Skowhegan, ME | 22.4 mi. | (207) 474-8315 | | Belfast Harbor Inn | 91 Searsport Ave Rt 1 | Belfast, ME | 29.6 mi. | (207) 338-2740 | | Comfort Inn Ocean's Edge | RR 5 Box 5290 | Belfast, ME | 29.6 mi. | (207) 338-2090 | | Gull Motel | RR 5 Box 5377 | Belfast, ME | 29.6 mi. | (207) 338-4030 |
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| Maple Hill Farm B&B Inn | RR 1 Box 1145 Outlet Rd Hallowell | Augusta, ME | 13.0 mi. | (800) 622-2708 |
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China Lake Weather & Climate
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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.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
5°F |
3.33 in. |
38°F |
| February |
31°F |
7°F |
2.41 in. |
36°F |
| March |
41°F |
19°F |
3.63 in. |
38°F |
| April |
53°F |
30°F |
3.39 in. |
43°F |
| May |
66°F |
41°F |
3.70 in. |
49°F |
| June |
75°F |
51°F |
3.76 in. |
55°F |
| July |
80°F |
57°F |
3.59 in. |
59°F |
| August |
78°F |
55°F |
3.37 in. |
62°F |
| September |
70°F |
46°F |
3.78 in. |
57°F |
| October |
58°F |
35°F |
3.90 in. |
54°F |
| November |
45°F |
26°F |
3.59 in. |
52°F |
| December |
33°F |
13°F |
3.19 in. |
44°F |
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China Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located about 6 miles northwest of China Lake in Waterville, Maine, the Augusta State airport (AUG) located approximately 13 miles southwest of China Lake in Augusta, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located roughly 36 miles southeast of China Lake in Rockland, Maine, the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located around 43 miles southwest of China Lake in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located about 45 miles northeast of China Lake in Bangor, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located approximately 61 miles east of China Lake in Bar Harbor, Maine, and finally the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located roughly 65 miles southwest of China Lake in Portland, Maine.
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China Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 75.1 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 77.8 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 81.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 61.0 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 77.8 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 111.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Natanis Golf Course | Vassalboro | ME | 3.1 mi. | | | Pine Ridge Municipal Golf Center | Waterville | ME | 6.9 mi. | | | Waterville Country Club | Oakland | ME | 8.3 mi. | | | Western View Golf Club | Augusta | ME | 11.8 mi. | | | Belgrade Lakes Golf Club | Belgrade Lakes | ME | 13.3 mi. | | | Kennebec Heights Country Club | Farmingdale | ME | 16.7 mi. | | | Lakeview Golf Course | Burnham | ME | 18.9 mi. | | | Country View Golf Club | Brooks | ME | 24.9 mi. | | | Sandy River Golf Course | Farmington Falls | ME | 25.6 mi. | | | Johnson W Parks Golf Course | Pittsfield | ME | 25.9 mi. | | | Cobbossee Colony Golf | Monmouth | ME | 26.2 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club | Litchfield | ME | 26.4 mi. | | | Springbrook Golf Club | Leeds | ME | 27.4 mi. | | | Lakewood Golf Course | Madison | ME | 27.6 mi. | | | Palmyra Golf Course | Palmyra | ME | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 31.6 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 44.2 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 47.1 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 54.2 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 58.5 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 61.3 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 62.1 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 69.6 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 80.7 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 88.4 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 96.3 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 100.0 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 105.9 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 107.0 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 109.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 13.2 mi. | | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 19.7 mi. | | | Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 23.1 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 24.1 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 30.9 mi. | | | Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 32.0 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 32.9 mi. | | | Owls Head State Park | | ME | 37.6 mi. | | | Fort Point State Park | | ME | 39.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 16.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 34.4 mi. | (Art) |
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