Herrington Manor State Park is a public recreation area on in

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. The focal point of the

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is Herrington Lake. The park lies adjacent to Swallow Falls State Park, approximately north of

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. 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

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subsequently dammed Herrington Creek to create the park's 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.

References

External links

Herrington Manor State Park
Maryland Department of Natural Resources {{authority control State parks of Maryland Parks in Garrett County, Maryland Civilian Conservation Corps in Maryland Protected areas established in 1964 1964 establishments in Maryland