Otisfield
is a small village in Oxford County, Western Maine, approximately 24 miles from the town of Bethel. The population in the 2000 census was 1,560 residents. Known as the "Oxford Hills" region, Otisfield is situated in the midst of an area of unlimited natural resources and beauty, including pristine lakes and ponds, rivers and mountains. Excellent hunting and fishing opportunities abound in the Otisfield area, and it's surrounded by hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails and hiking and biking paths. Swimming, water sports, boating and golf are all located nearby. Within minutes, you can be at the Shawnee Peak, Mt. Abram and Sunday River Ski Areas. Oxford County is also called "The Gemstone Capital of Maine," and has many active gemstone quarries for rockhounds. Other local attractions include the Oxford Plains Speedway, the McLaughlin Garden and Horticultural Center, the Celebration Barn Theater and Deertrees Theatre. Otisfield is also near the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region, a four-season vacation playground with a multitude of activities such as fishing and boating, canoeing, skiing, hiking wooded trails and fall foliage tours.
Surrounding areas: Oxford, Maine (4.0 mi), Casco, Maine (5.9 mi), Harrison, Maine (6.6 mi), Poland, Maine (7.2 mi), Bridgton, Maine (8.1 mi), Norway, Maine (8.5 mi), Naples, Maine (8.7 mi)
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Otisfield Vacation Rentals
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Otisfield 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 |
4°F |
4.25 in. |
34°F |
| February |
32°F |
7°F |
3.36 in. |
33°F |
| March |
41°F |
18°F |
4.18 in. |
37°F |
| April |
52°F |
29°F |
3.99 in. |
40°F |
| May |
66°F |
41°F |
3.77 in. |
49°F |
| June |
74°F |
50°F |
4.05 in. |
56°F |
| July |
78°F |
55°F |
4.03 in. |
60°F |
| August |
76°F |
53°F |
3.97 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
44°F |
3.66 in. |
59°F |
| October |
57°F |
33°F |
4.61 in. |
52°F |
| November |
45°F |
25°F |
4.25 in. |
47°F |
| December |
33°F |
12°F |
3.81 in. |
39°F |
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Otisfield Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 32 miles south of Otisfield in Portland, Maine, the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located approximately 48 miles south of Otisfield in Sanford, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located roughly 53 miles northeast of Otisfield in Waterville, Maine, and finally the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located around 71 miles south of Otisfield in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Otisfield Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Story Land | Glen | NH | 31.5 mi. | | | Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 40.6 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 41.1 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 51.2 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 51.2 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 63.6 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 87.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 41.1 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 71.3 mi. | | | Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 110.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Fairlawn Golf Club | Poland | ME | 7.2 mi. | | | Summit Golf Course | Poland | ME | 7.7 mi. | | | Bridgton Highlands Country Club | Bridgton | ME | 8.6 mi. | | | Naples Golf & Country Club | Naples | ME | 8.7 mi. | | | Norway Country Club | Norway | ME | 9.1 mi. | | | Paris Hill Country Club | Paris | ME | 11.3 mi. | | | Allen Mountain Golf Course | Denmark | ME | 15.0 mi. | | | Fox Ridge Golf Club | Auburn | ME | 15.9 mi. | | | Prospect Hill Golf Course | Auburn | ME | 16.1 mi. | | | Lake Kezar Country Club | Lovell | ME | 17.2 mi. | | | Frye Island Golf Course | Frye Island | ME | 17.9 mi. | | | Spring Meadows Golf Course at Cole Farms | Gray | ME | 18.2 mi. | | | Turner Highlands Country Club | Turner | ME | 18.5 mi. | | | Apple Valley Golf Course | Lewiston | ME | 20.5 mi. | | | Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center | Cumberland Center | ME | 25.6 mi. | | | Springbrook Golf Club | Leeds | ME | 25.8 mi. | | | Cobbossee Colony Golf | Monmouth | ME | 27.5 mi. | | | Westerly Winds Golf Course | Westbrook | ME | 27.6 mi. | | | Freeport Country Club | Freeport | ME | 27.9 mi. | | | North Conway Country Club | North Conway | NH | 28.7 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club | Litchfield | ME | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 8.5 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 22.7 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 24.8 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 31.6 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 32.0 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 48.3 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 50.7 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 55.8 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 56.9 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 60.2 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 60.8 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 63.2 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 65.7 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 69.2 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 74.1 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 76.3 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 89.6 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 92.1 mi. | | | Suicide Six | Woodstock | VT | 103.4 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 105.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Range Ponds State Park | | ME | 9.6 mi. | | | Sebago Lake State Park | | ME | 11.9 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 22.6 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 30.0 mi. | | | Echo Lake-Cathedral Ledge State Park | | NH | 30.9 mi. | | | Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 31.9 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 35.0 mi. | | | White Lake State Park | | NH | 37.6 mi. | | | Ferry Beach State Park | | ME | 39.8 mi. | | | Moose Brook State Park | | NH | 39.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 33.1 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 33.1 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 33.1 mi. | (History) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 34.6 mi. | (History) | | Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 48.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 50.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
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