Herrington Manor State Park

Located within Garrett State Forest in Garrett County, Herrington Manor State Park's development began in the 1930's with the aid of the Civilian Conservation Corps. A 53-acre lake was formed by damming Herrington Creek, and ten cabins were erected on a wooded knoll above the lake.

Herrington Manor was designated as a state park in 1964, and encompasses 365 acres. The park offers swimming, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, hiking, tennis, volleyball and 20 furnished log cabins for rental use year round. Interpretive programs are scheduled during the summer; and popular special events such as maple syrup demonstrations and apple butter making are held in the spring and fall of the year.

Herrington Manor State Park offers two accessible cabins, a visitors' center, concession stand and picnic sites, a path to the swimming beach, and a fishing pier. For additional accessible amenities in Maryland State Forests and Parks, visit the Accessibility For All section of this website.

Lowering of Lake Water Level

Beginning Monday, October 3, Herrington Manor Lake will be lowered to allow inspectors access to the spillway, riser and control valve areas. The lake is lowered each October to help control Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, but this will occur sooner than normal. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

Features

Boating -- Herrington Manor offers boat rentals from Mid-April until mid October. Canoes and Kayaks are available for rent at the concession from 10am until 5pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Before and after the summer season, rentals are available at the Park Office. The lake also has a boat ramp for public use; however no gas powered motors are allowed.

Swimming -- The park's swimming beach is guarded daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Cross Country skiing -- Contact the park regarding trail conditions and closures.The park offers 10 miles of trails into the adjoining state forest that are beginning to intermediate level. There is also a 5.5 mile trail that runs between Herrington Manor and Swallow Falls State Parks. The park trails are track-set when conditions allow. For the latest snow and ski conditions visit the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce's website at: http://www.garrettchamber.com/

A concession is open daily with restrooms and tables. Snacks, gifts and ski rentals are available on the weekends at the concession and at the park office during the week. Rental rates (including skis, boots and poles) are $15 per set per day, or $13 per half day. Snowshoes can be rented for $15 per day or $13 per half day. Sled rentals are available for $6 per day or $3 per half day. Rentals are available 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. when conditions allow good, safe skiing. Rental facilities are closed Christmas and New Year's Day. Full payment is required with each rental. Sets may not be taken off the park and forest property.

Pet Policy

Pets are allowed in Herrington Manor State Park in the following areas:

• Pets are allowed on trails outside day-use area
• Pets are prohibited in cabins, except Cabin #10. Effective 1/1/2013, Cabin #10 is 'Pet-Friendly.' If bringing a pet you will need to reserve Cabin #10. There is an additional $25 service charge and a maximum of two pets is permitted.
• Pets are allowed in day-use area and lake (except for sandy portion of swimming beach area) after Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend

Self-Guided Recreation

• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• To purchase copies of the Herrington Manor State Park Trail Guide with a credit card, please "click" on this link to place your order online.
• To purchase copies of the Herrington Manor State Park Trail Guide with a check, please "click" on this link to print an order form.

Cabins

Cabin Rennovations: Beginning mid-April 2013 through October 31, 2013, some of the cabins at Herrington Manor State Park and New Germany State Park will be closed for planned renovation work. However, due to the nature of the work and that plans are still being developed, interested persons should check back frequently to see if any of the cabins may have been re-opened. Plans may change as to how the cabins will be worked on and/or they may be re-opened once the work has been completed. For additional information call the respective parks, Herrington Manor 301-334-9180 or New Germany, 301-895-5453.

Twenty cabins with electricity offer bathrooms with shower, kitchens with refrigerator and dishes as well as fireplaces with inserts. A two night minimum stay is required on non-holiday weekends and a three-day minimum stay is required on holiday weekends. Cabins are available year round. Pets are not permitted in or around the cabins at any time.

Cabin reservations may be made by calling the toll-free reservation service at 1-888-432-2267.

Each cabin will accommodate one additional person on a cot for $15 per stay. Cribs and high chairs are available for $5 per stay. The electrically heated cabins include: full equipped kitchen, bathroom, twin beds, and wood burning fireplace insert with firewood. Personal items such as towels, linens, pillows, blankets, soap and food are not provided. Pets are not permitted in or around the cabins at any time.

Cabin Information

TWO PERSON:

• Cabin # 1 Lower loop, porch swing, double bed. Layout of Cabin #1
• Cabin # 6 Lower loop, porch swing, double bed. Layout of Cabin #6

FOUR PERSON:

• Cabin # 2 Lower loop, loft, 1 double bed, 2 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #2
• Cabin # 3 Lower loop, loft, 1 double bed, 2 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #3
• Cabin # 9 Lower loop, loft, 1 double bed, 2 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #9
• Cabin # 10 Lower loop, loft, 1 double bed, 2 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #10

SIX PERSON:

• Cabin # 4 Lower loop, full upstairs, porch swing, 1 double bed, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #4
• Cabin # 5 Lower loop, full upstairs, bath tub, porch swing, 1 double bed, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #5
• Cabin # 7 Lower loop, full upstairs, 1 double bed, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #7
• Cabin # 8 Lower loop, full upstairs, porch swing, 6 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #8
• Cabin # 11 Upper loop, loft, separate room downstairs with set of bunk-beds, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #11
• Cabin # 12 Upper loop, full upstairs, 1 double bed, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #12
• Cabin # 13 Upper loop, loft, separate room downstairs with set of bunk-beds, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #13
• Cabin # 14 Upper loop, loft, separate room downstairs with set of bunk-beds, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #14
• Cabin # 15 Upper loop, loft, separate room downstairs with set of bunk-beds, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #15
• Cabin # 16 Upper loop, loft, separate room downstairs with set of bunk-beds, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #16
• Cabin # 17 Upper loop, loft. Handicapped accessible, bath tub, separate room downstairs with set of bunk-beds, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #17
• Cabin # 18 Lower loop, loft, bath tub, separate room downstairs with set of bunk-beds, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #18
• Cabin # 19 Lower loop, loft, bath tub, separate room downstairs with set of bunk-beds, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #19
• Cabin # 20 Lower loop, loft. Accessible to the disabled, bath tub, separate room downstairs with set of bunk-beds, 4 twin beds. Layout of Cabin #20
• Cabins 1 through 10, and 12 have two single beds on the first floor that are part of the living area.

Maryland Conservation Corps

Herrington Manor State Park is supported by a Maryland Conservation Corps Program. The Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC) is an AmeriCorps program that engages young adults, ages 17-25, who want to dedicate a year of service to natural resource conservation. Over a ten to 11-month period, MCC members work as crews to complete 1,700 hours of service. Conservation service activities include: trail maintenance, environmental education, stream & wetland restoration, park facility improvements, invasive species removal and Bay grass planting. Extensive member training is provided, including: First Responder certification, Wildland Fire Fighting certification, Search and Rescue certification, Park Operations, Environmental Education and Interpretation, Chainsaw Safety, Leave No Trace and Canoe Trip Leading.

No minimum qualifications are required other than transportation to the designated job site and a desire to serve. Low-cost State Housing is available at certain crew sites. Benefits include a living allowance of $7.00/hour, health care benefits, child care assistance (if eligible) and a $4,725 education scholarship award for those members that complete $1,700 hours of service. MCC employs a Zero Tolerance Policy for any member who uses alcohol or illegal drugs while attending an MCC project, training or event.

For more information or to apply, contact the park manager or download an application from the Maryland Department of Natural Resource’s Maryland Conservation Corps website: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/mcc/yearround.htm

Location

Herrington Manor State Park
222 Herrington Lane
Oakland, MD 21550

Contact Herrington Manor

Phone: 301-334-9180

Hours of Operation

8 a.m. to Sunset, March-October
10 a.m. to Sunset, November-February
Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours (e.g. fishing, boat launch, hunting where permitted). Please check with the park before your visit if you plan to engage in an activity which requires you to be in the park before or after the posted hours.

Driving Directions to Herrington Manor/Swallow Falls State Parks

From Baltimore: 3 ½ hours
From Route 70 west to Hancock, Maryland and Rt. 68. Follow Rt. 68 west to exit 14 at Keysers Ridge and Rt. 219. Follow Rt. 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road (2 miles past Deep Creek). Turn right on Mayhew Inn Road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At the stop sign turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Road, travel 0.3 miles to first road on the right which will be Swallow Falls Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road and travel 1.3 miles to Swallow Falls State Park, or 4.5 miles further to Herrington Manor State Park.

From Washington: 3 ½ hours
Follow Rt. 270 west to Frederick and Rt. 70. From Route 70 west to Hancock, Maryland and Rt. 68. Follow Rt. 68 west to exit 14 at Keysers Ridge and Rt. 219. Follow Rt. 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road (2 miles past Deep Creek). Turn right on Mayhew Inn Road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At the stop sign turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Road, travel 0.3 miles to first road on the right which will be Swallow Falls Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road and travel 1.3 miles to Swallow Falls State Park, or 4.5 miles further to Herrington Manor State Park.

From Morgantown, West Virginia: 2 hours
Follow Rt. 68 east to exit 14 and Rt. 219. Follow Rt. 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road (2 miles past Deep Creek). Turn right on Mayhew Inn Road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At the stop sign turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Road, travel 0.3 miles to first road on the right which will be Swallow Falls Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road and travel 1.3 miles to Swallow Falls State Park, or 4.5 miles further to Herrington Manor State Park.

From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 2 ½ hours
Follow Rt. 79 south to Morgantown, West Virginia and Rt. 68. Follow Rt. 68 east to exit 14 and Rt. 219. Follow Rt. 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road (2 miles past Deep Creek). Turn right on Mayhew Inn Road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At the stop sign turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Road, travel 0.3 miles to first road on the right which will be Swallow Falls Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road and travel 1.3 miles to Swallow Falls State Park, or 4.5 miles further to Herrington Manor State Park.