Quabbin Reservoir and Park
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The primary purpose of DCR water and surrounding lands is drinking water supply. Public access, therefore, is carefully regulated and controlled to protect over 2 million people’s source of drinking water. State regulations require all entry and exit through gates or other designated areas only. Anything that could pollute the water supply system, such as litter or refuse of any sort, is prohibited. Please observe restrictions on recreational activities. Direct water contact activities, such as swimming and wading, are strictly prohibited by regulation.
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"Great for Pictures"
This is a great place for pictures, but everyone else knows that too. So it is difficult to take an original in this setting. The trails are ok, they lead to the water. That's about it. No swimming, no canoeing. You can throw rock in the water. The kids did that for several minutes before getting bored. We picniced in the grass, there are plenty of places for picnics. The signs tell you the history of the towns that were destroyed for Boston. There is a book on it that I recommend anyone over 10 to read it's called "Someday." It is about the Quabbin and how it affected the people who lived there. You can see some wildlife if you are lucky. Deer, Bald Eagles, bear, snakes, etc. Mostly they will avoid being seen. I have only seen deer myself, but I've heard stories about the rest.
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Quabbin Reservoir and Park is a protected watershed of the Quabbin Reservoir, which supplies water to 2.4 million residents of Massachusetts (40 percent of Massachusetts residents). The man-made watershed lands also supply wilderness, wildlife, forest, research, historical, and recreational resources.
The visitor center, located at Winsor Dam, provides information about the many hiking trails on the 87-square-mile reservation and a few exhibits about the reservoir’s construction. The reservoir was begun in 1926; the towns of Dana, Prescott, Greenwich, and Enfield were “discontinued,” which means that the state bought the land from the residents and moved them away, then flooded the land.
Enfield Lookout, up a winding road after you cross the dam, overlooks a spectacular view of the reservoir and the hills that were once the town of Enfield. A good, though hilly, walk begins across the road from the lookout (pick up maps at the visitor center). Fishing and boating for fishing purposes only are at designated areas. No dogs, swimming, camping or fires, off-road vehicles, sliding on dams, or cross-country skiing.
TIP: Go to the east or middle entrances for vehicle access to Quabbin Reservoir and Park.
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"Great for walking!"
This is a great place for walking with a stroller and getting great views! When the kids are a bit older and don't run off too easily, it's great for some exercise with them. It's a short walk, but very picturesque.
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