Herrington Manor State Park
| Herrington Manor State Park | |
| Maryland State Park | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett |
| Elevation | 2,477 ft (755 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 39°27′12″N 79°27′04″W / 39.45333°N 79.45111°WCoordinates: 39°27′12″N 79°27′04″W / 39.45333°N 79.45111°W [1] |
| Area | 365 acres (148 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1964 [3] |
| Management | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
  Location in Maryland | |
| Website: Herrington Manor State Park | |
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
- 1 2 "Herrington Manor State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Fiscal Year 2016 DNR Owned Lands Acreage" (PDF). Maryland Department of Natural Resources. July 29, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- 1 2 3 "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