Peru

City / town · Maine

Peru

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Best timeJul–Aug
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Nearest airportAUG · 33 mi
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Overview

Peru is a town in Oxford County, part of Oxford County in the Lakes and Mountains region of Maine.

1 things to do · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Peru

Worthley Pond

Worthley Pond is a moderate size pond with camps surrounding it. Activities include swimming, canoeing, fishing, and boating. Due to the size of the pond, there may be restrictions as to the size of boats allowed.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Jul–Aug. Summer highs reach about 55°F; winter lows dip to about -3°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jul. (climate data from nearby Mount Washington State Park)

Jan: 5.7 in rain5.7"Jan: high 15°F, low -3°F15°-3°JanFeb: 5.5 in rain5.5"Feb: high 15°F, low -3°F15°-3°FebMar: 6.7 in rain6.7"Mar: high 21°F, low 5°F21°5°MarApr: 7.3 in rain7.3"Apr: high 31°F, low 17°F31°17°AprMay: 7.7 in rain7.7"May: high 42°F, low 30°F42°30°MayJun: 8.6 in rain8.6"Jun: high 51°F, low 40°F51°40°JunJul: 8.9 in rain8.9"Jul: high 55°F, low 44°F55°44°JulAug: 7.7 in rain7.7"Aug: high 54°F, low 43°F54°43°AugSep: 7.7 in rain7.7"Sep: high 49°F, low 37°F49°37°SepOct: 10.0 in rain10"Oct: high 38°F, low 25°F38°25°OctNov: 8.1 in rain8.1"Nov: high 28°F, low 13°F28°13°NovDec: 7.4 in rain7.4"Dec: high 20°F, low 4°F20°4°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 33 mi away. Directions
  • PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 60 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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    Do

    Do Worthley Pond

    Worthley Pond is a moderate size pond with camps surrounding it. Activities include swimming, canoeing, fishing, and boating. Due to the size of the pond, there may be restrictions as to the size of boats allowed.

    📍 Worthley Pond Roadoff Route 108 east of Peru
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    Buy

    Shop Blaisdell's Store

    In West Peru has convenience items as well as fuel and a sandwich deli.

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    Sleep

    Stay Honey Run Campground

    Located on Worthley Pond, has campsites and its own beach.

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