Herrington Manor State Park
Herrington Manor State Park is a public recreation area on 365 acres (148 ha) in Garrett County, Maryland. The focal point of the state park is 53-acre (21 ha) Herrington Lake. The park lies adjacent to Swallow Falls State Park, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Oakland. Both parks are managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.[3]
| Herrington Manor State Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in Maryland | |
| Location | Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
| Nearest town | Oakland, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°27′12″N 79°27′04″W[1] |
| Area | 365 acres (148 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 2,477 ft (755 m)[1] |
| Designation | Maryland state park |
| Established | 1964[3] |
| Administrator | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Herrington Manor State Park |
History
The park is named for the manor house built by real estate investor Abijah Herrington in the mid-1800s. The property was purchased by the state in 1935 as part of state forest development. The Civilian Conservation Corps subsequently dammed Herrington Creek to create the park's 53-acre (21 ha) lake. In 1964, the manor house was demolished and Herrington Manor State Park was established.[4]
Activities and amenities
The park offers swimming, fishing, boating, twelve miles of hiking and biking trails, and rental cabins.[3]
References
- "Herrington Manor State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- "Herrington Manor State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- "Herrington Manor House". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
External links
- Herrington Manor State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources