Bethel (CDP), Maine

Bethel is a census-designated place (CDP) and the primary village in the town of Bethel, Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is situated in the southwestern part of the town, south of the Androscoggin River. U.S. Route 2 passes through the northwestern side of the CDP, leading northeast 23 mi to Rumford and west 22 mi to Gorham, New Hampshire. Maine State Route 5 joins Route 2 in Bethel but runs south through the village center and continues southwest 36 mi to Fryeburg. State Route 26 leads southeast from Bethel 24 mi to South Paris.

Bethel was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.