Herrington Manor State Park

Herrington Manor State Park
Herrington Manor State Park is located in Maryland
Herrington Manor State Park
Herrington Manor State Park
Location in Maryland
LocationGarrett County, Maryland, United States
Nearest townOakland, Maryland
Coordinates39°27′19″N 79°27′23″W / 39.45528°N 79.45639°W / 39.45528; -79.45639[1]
Area365 acres (148 ha)[2]
Elevation2,375 ft (724 m)[1]
Established1964[3]
Administered byMaryland Department of Natural Resources
DesignationMaryland state park
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

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 four miles (6.4 km) north of Oakland. Both parks are managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.[3]

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

  1. ^ a b "Herrington Manor Recreation Area Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "DNR Lands Acreage Report" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Herrington Manor State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "Herrington Manor House". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 4, 2017.