Scantic River State Park

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Scantic River State Park
Connecticut State Park
Country United States
State  Connecticut
County Hartford
Towns Enfield, East Windsor, Somers
Elevation 128 ft (39 m) [1]
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Area 784 acres (317 ha)
Established 1967 [2]
 - Approved 1968
 - Acquisition 1989
Management Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Location in Connecticut
Website: Scantic River State Park

Scantic River State Park is a public recreation area consisting of several separated parcels along the Scantic River in the towns of Enfield, East Windsor, and Somers, Connecticut, totaling 784 acres (317 ha).[3][4] The state park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and is suitable for hiking, fishing, and hunting.[3]

History

The park was first planned in 1967. A master plan was made public and first acquisitions made by the state in 1989.[2]

Hunting

Three parcels are open to hunting: the Powder Hollow area, a 167-acre (68 ha) parcel located in the Hazardville section of Enfield; an area of 180 acres (73 ha) located between Scitico Road and Route 190 around the Enfield/Somers townline; and the Harrington Lot, which covers 239 acres (97 ha) and is located primarily in East Windsor between Melrose Road and Route 140.[5]

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