Herrington Manor State Park

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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, boating in rowboats, canoes and paddle boats, 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.

Check out a copy of the Herrington Manor State Park Trail Guide. This trail guide, complete with a topographical map of the multi-use trails, is available for sale at Herrington Manor State Park headquarters.

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.

Additional information and a map of the park and facilities.

A map of the Garrett trail system.

SELF-GUIDED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Hiking (5.5 mi.)
Hiking (2.4, 1.6, .9 mi)
Mountain Biking (5.5 mi.)
Mountain Biking (2.4, 1.6, .9 mi)

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS
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, fireplace and tables. Snacks, gifts and ski rentals are available. 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.
PETS
Pets are not permitted in or around the cabins at any times. Pets are welcome in the Day Use area ONLY between Labor Day and Memorial Day weekend. They are also welcome on the hiking trails in Garrett State Forest year round.
CABINS
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.

Click here for cabin season beginning and ending dates, and cabin and shelter service charges.
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, 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

DIRECTIONS TO HERRINGTON MANOR/SWALLOW FALL STATE PARKS

From Baltimore: 3 ½ hours
Follow Rt. 70 west to Hancock, Md. 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. Follow Rt. 70 west to Hancock, Md. 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, WV: 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: 2 ½ hours
Follow Rt. 79 south to Morgantown, Wv. 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.
Herrington Manor State Park
222 Herrington Lane
Oakland, MD 21550
(301) 334-9180
Call 1-888-432-CAMP (2267) for reservations

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Updated on March 12, 2008
Photos by Kenneth Hartman