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Cozy Cabins Offer Creature Comforts In The Great Outdoors Of Herrington Manor And New Germany State Parks
OAKLAND —While roughing it and sleeping under the stars in a tent may sound like heaven to some people, others prefer the rustic charm of a cozy cabin complete with amenities like running water and electricity. For visitors traveling to Garrett County in Western Maryland this summer, the cabins at Herrington Manor and New Germany State Parks offer 31 full service cabins between them. Visitors will enjoy the great outdoors while still experiencing all the comforts of home. However if Western Maryland isn’t in your plans, the Maryland Park Service manages full service cabins in four other parks around the state. A complete list is available at http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/oc.html.
“These cabins are amazing places for families or groups of friends to gather – especially for those who prefer a few creature comforts with their outdoor adventures,” says Nita Settina, Maryland Park Service’s manager for resource-based recreation.
Herrington Manor State Park in Oakland boasts 20 electrically heated cabins that include fully equipped kitchens with dishes, bathrooms with showers and twin beds. Each cabin will accommodate one additional person on a cot for $15 a stay. Cribs and high chairs are available for $5 per stay. Personal items such as towels, linens, blankets, soap and food are not provided.
The cost for the full service cabins at Herrington Manor State Park is as follows:Activities in the park include swimming, boating in rowboats, canoes and paddleboats, picnicking, hiking, tennis and volleyball. For more information about Herrington Manor State Park, visit http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/herringtonmanor.html or call (301) 334-9180.
- 2-person $80/night and $480/week
- 4-person $90/night and $540/ week
- 6-person $100/night and $600/week
Visitors to New Germany State Park in Grantsville will find 11 cabins fully furnished and equipped with electricity, bathrooms with showers, fireplaces and kitchens. Each cabin will accommodate one additional person on a cot for $20 a stay. Cribs and high chairs are available for $5 per stay. Personal items such as towels, linens, blankets, soap and food are not provided.
The cost for the full service cabins at New Germany State Park is as follows:Long known for its winter activities, the Park is just as exciting in the warmer months. Activities in the park include fishing, flat water canoeing, hiking, picnicking and swimming. There are also sites of historic interest to explore, a nature center and shelters for hosting large gatherings. If boating is on the agenda, rowboats, paddleboats and keeowee boats may be rented for use on the lake. For more information about New Germany State Park, visit
- 2-person $80/night and $480/week
- 4-person $90/night and $540/week
- 6-person $100/night and $600/week
- 8-person $120/night and $720/week
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/newgermany.html or call (301) 895-5453.
The cabins in either park may be rented for one-week periods only (Saturday-Saturday) from the second Saturday in June to the third Saturday in August. A two--night minimum is required during the remainder of the year, except for a three-day minimum stay during Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Cabins are available year round and reservations can be made by calling the toll-free reservation service at 888-432-2267. Pets are not permitted in the cabins.
The Maryland Park Service, a division of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), manages more than 2500 campsites, 131 cabins, encompassing more than 133,000 acres of land. Maryland’s 49 State Parks are a vital component in Maryland’s economy and quality of life, offering some of the best outdoor recreational opportunities in the state.
June 17, 2005The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov