Tall trees shade numerous sandbar campsites. Twenty miles of river from Swans Falls near Fryeburg to the Brownfield Bridge on State Route 160 attracts the most paddlers, and summer weekends and holidays can be downright crowded. Brownfield Bridge to Hiram, about 14 miles, winds through peaceful countryside and sees medium use. From Hiram to the coast at Biddeford, the Saco provides pleasant canoeing with scenic views for another 40 miles. The light use of this section is partially explained by the necessity of five short portages around dams, and the possibility of portages around a couple of rapids that can be treacherous at some water levels.
Canoe rentals are available.
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