Activities to Enjoy at Herrington Manor State Park
Located in nearby Oakland, Maryland, Herrington Manor State Park features a 53-acre lake and various trails for hiking. In addition, the 365-acre park at Garrett State Forest offers swimming, canoeing, kayaking, biking, picnicking, hiking, tennis, basketball and volleyball. Continue reading to learn more about these fun activities you can enjoy at Herrington Manor State Park.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Herrington Manor State Park is open from 8:00 am through sunset March through October and from 10:00 am through sunset November through February.
There is a service charge of $3.00 per person for Maryland residents and $5.00 per person for out-of-state visitors if your visit occurs between the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. All other times throughout the year are $3.00 per car for Maryland residents and $5.00 per car for out-of-state visitors. In addition, ski season weekends and holidays are $3.00 per person for Maryland residents and $5.00 per person for out-of-state visitors.
Finally, pets are allowed on the trails and in the day-use area, except on the beach. You can learn more here.
GO ON A HIKE
Herrington Manor State Park offers 12 miles of trails; a five-and-a-half-mile trail connects Herrington Manor and Swallow Falls State Park. You can purchase a trail guide here.
There are also fat tire bike rentals available to rent from Memorial Day through Labor Day at the lake house. You can choose to rent for an hour ($10.00) or an entire day ($26.00). Rental hours are 10:00 am through 4:00 pm.
Herrington Manor State Park does not permit hunting; however, many of the hiking trails accessed through the park go through Garrett State Forest, where hunting is allowed. Visitors are encouraged to wear bright colors during hunting seasons. View the hunting guide for hunting season dates here.
HAVE A PICNIC
Herrington Manor State Park is an ideal place to have a relaxing picnic lunch. The pavilion overlooks the 53-acre Herrington Lake with a swimming beach, a snack bar and boat rentals during the day. Picnic tables and grills are available near the day-use beach.
Not sure what to pack? Make a short 20-minute drive over to The Casselman Bakery and Cafe. At The Casselman Bakery and Cafe, you can choose from deli sandwiches, pepperoni rolls and our famous homemade bread and apple butter. And do not forget to check out our fresh-baked desserts while you are there! Once you have filled your picnic basket with homemade goods, head to the picnic area at the park to enjoy the scenic view.
GO SWIMMING OR BOATING
If the weather is warm, get your exercise in while cooling off on a hot day! The swimming beach at Herrington Manor State Park is open daily from 8:00 am to sunset, as weather and staffing permits. Lifeguards are on duty from 11:00 am through 6:00 pm from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Swimming is allowed at your own risk outside of guarded hours.
Is it too chilly to enjoy a swim? Take a boat rental out for the afternoon! Although no gas-powered motors are allowed, the lake has a boat ramp for public use for non-motor boats. In addition, Herrington Manor offers stand-up paddleboards, canoes and kayaks for rent from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. You can learn more about the rentals and prices here.
EMBRACE WINTER ACTIVITIES
Enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing and even sledding at Herrington Manor State Park! The park offers ten miles of trails into the adjoining state forest that range from beginner to intermediate level. Equipment rentals are available at the Lake House on the weekends and at the park office during the week. Skis, boots, poles, snowshoes and sleds are available by the hour, half-day or full-day. To learn more about winter rentals, click here.
READY TO RELAX? VISIT THE CASSELMAN IN GRANTSVILLE, MARYLAND
When you are ready for some downtime after a busy day of activities at Herrington Manor State Park, visit us at The Casselman, located in nearby Grantsville, Maryland! The Casselman is a historic inn, motel, restaurant and bakery that originated in 1842. To this day, we continue our long, treasured history of serving travelers and the local community of Grantsville.
We would be delighted to have you stay with us at either The Casselman Inn or The Casselman Motel. Our staff aims to accommodate you with a clean and comfortable room and provide you with friendly, attentive service throughout your visit. You can book a room at The Casselman Inn or The Casselman Motel and view pictures of some of our rooms here.
We also invite travelers to stop in and enjoy a delicious country meal served in the relaxed atmosphere of our famous restaurant's dining room. Our restaurant's cuisine is simple, country food, featuring a variety of favorite recipes reminiscent of the owners' Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish backgrounds. If you are hungry for some delicious goodies, indulge in fresh baked goods made daily in our bakery!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 301-895-5055, or you can contact us online here. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!