Canoe Find the Animals?
Introduction To Quest
Your Park Quest Team will use a canoe to explore Herrington Lake. Your team will work together to explore the natural and historic areas of the park, as well as identify some of the habitat structures Rangers have placed around the shoreline of the lake.
Quest Information
The Park Quest Adventure at Herrington Manor State Park will begin at the Herrington Manor Lake House. The Quest may be completed Monday – Sunday, 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. For further information, call park headquarters at 301-334-9180.
To complete the Quest you will walk about 1/4 mile from the Lake House to the boat ramp, pick out your canoe, and complete your Quest with a flat water paddle. It should take about 2 hours to complete. No pets are permitted.
You may print out your Park Quest worksheet from this web page. When you arrive at the park, go to the Lake House to obtain your Park Quest activity packet. The packet will include a park map, instructions and other materials necessary to help your team complete the self-guided paddling adventure. When you have finished, return your canoe to the boat ramp, and go to the Lake House to have your Passport stamped.
Quest Worksheet
Park Information
Herrington Manor State Park was named after Abijah Herrington, who built a manor house on the property in the mid-1800’s, which was later purchased by the State in 1935. During this decade, the park was the site of many Federal Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work projects. Young men from throughout the State lived at a camp located nearby at present day Swallow Falls State Park. These CCC crews created Herrington Lake, planted trees and constructed ten log cabins and the beach Lake House. The park’s dominant feature is a manmade 53-acre lake, averaging a depth of eight feet. Fed by Herrington Creek, the lake was dammed in the early 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and is now open from dawn till dusk, seven days a week for swimming, fishing and boating.
The park has 20 rustic log cabins available year-round for rent. With a country charm, the cabins provide modern conveniences, such as electric heat, bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen and furniture. A covered porch with a view of the surrounding woodland, wood-burning fireplace insert and easy access to trails and the lake make them an ideal natural haven.
Herrington Manor State Park
222 Herrington Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-9180
Directions to Herrington Manor State Park
- From the Baltimore & Washington area: Take Exit 14 onto Rt. 219 South, Keyser’s Ridge. Proceed 19.5 miles, turn right onto Mayhew Inn Rd. Travel 4.5 miles, turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Rd. Travel .3 miles, turn right onto Swallow Falls Rd. Proceed 5.8 miles to Herrington Manor State Park.
- Make a reservation to stay at the park.
