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Herrington Manor State Park Location in Maryland
Location	Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Nearest town	Oakland, Maryland
Area	365 acres (148 ha)
Elevation	2,477 ft (755 m)
Designation	Maryland state park
Established	1964
Administrator	Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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.

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.

Activities and amenities

The park offers swimming, fishing, boating, twelve miles of hiking and biking trails, and rental cabins.

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