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 4 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
- ^ a b "Herrington Manor State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "DNR Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Herrington Manor State Park". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ "Herrington Manor House". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
External links
- Herrington Manor State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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