Scantic River State Park

Scantic River State Park is a public recreation area consisting of several separated parcels totaling along the Scantic River in the New [England town|towns] of Enfield, East Windsor, and Somers, Connecticut. The state park is suitable for hiking, fishing, and hunting and is managed by the Connecticut [Department of Energy and Environmental Protection].

History

The park was first planned in 1967 with the state legislature approving the plans the following year. A master plan was made public in 1989, after which the first state purchases of land for the park began. The state intended to purchase ; as of 2024, had been acquired.

Hunting

Three parcels are open to hunting: the Powder Hollow area, a parcel located in the Hazardville section of Enfield; an area of located between Scitico Road and Route 190 around the Enfield/Somers townline; and the Harrington Lot, which covers and is located primarily in East Windsor between Melrose Road and Route 140.