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Saco River Falls
Biddeford, Maine
The Saco River falls between Biddeford and Saco, York County, Maine; the downtown Cataract Falls.
At a glance
Overview
Saco River Falls is the in-town drop on the Saco River between Biddeford and Saco, York County, often called Cataract Falls or Biddeford-Saco Falls. The falls have been harnessed for mills since colonial days; today the Riverwalk and mill-district bridges give a close view. Urban-edge scenic, not a swim.
- Also known as
- Cataract Falls, Biddeford-Saco Falls
- County
- York
- Region
- The Maine Beaches
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Block
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From downtown Biddeford or Saco, walk to the Riverwalk along the Saco River between the mill buildings and the bridge. The falls are visible from multiple bridges and overlooks. Stay behind railings.
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