Herrington Manor State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $3 per person ($5 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.maryland.gov(301) 334-9180
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 365 acres, Herrington Manor State Park lies in Garrett County, about 4 miles northwest of Oakland.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Cell phone service: Please DO NOT rely on cell phones for communication while in the park. Many phones and carriers do not get service within the park.
Service Charges, Saturday of Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day: Weekends and holidays $3/person for Maryland residents $5/person for out-of-state residents. Year-round weekdays and weekends after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day: $3/vehicle MD residents $5/vehicle out-of-state residents. Note: Ski season weekends and holidays $3/person MD residents and $5/person out-of-state residents.
Hours of operation (fees page): 8 a.m. to sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day-use Admission Fee: Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents (resident) | $3 · person |
| Day-use Admission Fee: Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $5 · person |
| Weekdays: Maryland residents (resident) | $3 · vehicle |
| Weekdays: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $5 · vehicle |
| Tuesday after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day: Maryland residents (resident) | $3 · vehicle |
| Tuesday after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $5 · vehicle |
| Ski season weekends and holidays: Maryland residents (resident) | $3 · person |
| Ski season weekends and holidays: Maryland residents (nonresident) | $5 · person |
| Two-person full-service cabins | $76.75 |
| Four-person full-service cabins | $86.75 |
| Six-person full-service cabins | $96.75 |
| Weekends and holiday weekdays | $16.75 |
| Non-holiday weekdays | $11.75 |
Official wording
Hours of Operations: 8 a.m. to sunset Day-use Admission Fee: Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: • Weekends and holidays: Maryland residents $3/person; out-of-state residents $5/person • Weekdays: Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle Tuesday after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day: • Maryland residents $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle • Ski season weekends and holidays: Maryland residents $3/person; out-of-state residents $5/person Cabins: Charges: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Two-person full-service cabins: $76.75 • Four-person full-service cabins: $86.75 • Six-person full-service cabins: $96.75 Dates: Full-service cabins: year-round Shelter: Capacity: 70 people Charge: (Base rate does not include transaction or other applicable fees) • Weekends and holiday weekdays: $16.75 • Non-holiday weekdays: $11.75 Dates: Year-round
Maryland park passes
- Maryland State Park and Trail Passport (annual) — $75 resident / $100 non-resident. Unlimited day-use entry for everyone in the vehicle (up to 10 people), unlimited boat launching, 10% concession discount Details
- Golden Age Pass (62+) — $10 processing fee, lifetime. Free day-use entry, half-price camping Sun–Thu, waived boat launch fees Details
- Universal Disability Pass. Free lifetime entrance to DNR public lands for holder + one person Details
- Youth Group Pass. Youth-group day use (not peak weekends) and youth group camping; valid two years Details
From the Maryland state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Maryland State Park Reservation Service (parkreservations.maryland.gov); day use via parkdayuse.maryland.gov
- Phone
- 888-432-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are allowed in Herrington Manor State Park in the following areas: • Pets are allowed on trails • Pets allowed in cabins #1-10 • Pets are allowed in day-use area, except on the sandy beach
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Cabins and lodging
The 365-acre park, located within Garrett State Forest, offers swimming, canoeing, kayaking, biking, picnicking, hiking, tennis, basketball, volleyball and 20 furnished log cabins for rental use year round.
- Two-person full-service cabins: $76.75
- Four-person full-service cabins: $86.75
- Six-person full-service cabins: $96.75
Dates:
Full-service cabins: year-round
Getting there
- Address
- 222 Herrington Lane
Oakland, MD 21550 - Nearest town
- Oakland — about 4 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.4533, -79.4511 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (301) 334-9180
- herringtonmanor.statepark@maryland.gov
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
From Baltimore: 3 ½ hours From Route 70 west to Hancock, Maryland and Rt. 68. Follow Rt. 68 west to exit 14 at Keysers Ridge and Rt. 219. Follow Rt. 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road (2 miles past Deep Creek). Turn right on Mayhew Inn Road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At the stop sign turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Road, travel 0.3 miles to first road on the right which will be Swallow Falls Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road and travel 1.3 miles to Swallow Falls State Park, or 4.5 miles farther to Herrington Manor State Park. From Washington: 3 ½ hours Follow Rt. 270 west to Frederick and Rt. 70. From Route 70 west to Hancock, Maryland and Rt. 68. Follow Rt. 68 west to exit 14 at Keysers Ridge and Rt. 219. Follow Rt. 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road (2 miles past Deep Creek). Turn right on Mayhew Inn Road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At the stop sign turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Road, travel 0.3 miles to first road on the right which will be Swallow Falls Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road and travel 1.3 miles to Swallow Falls State Park, or 4.5 miles farther to Herrington Manor State Park. From Morgantown, West Virginia: 1 hour Follow Rt. 68 east to exit 14 and Rt. 219. Follow Rt. 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road (2 miles past Deep Creek). Turn right on Mayhew Inn Road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At the stop sign turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Road, travel 0.3 miles to first road on the right which will be Swallow Falls Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road and travel 1.3 miles to Swallow Falls State Park, or 4.5 miles further to Herrington Manor State Park. From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 2 ½ hours Follow Rt. 79 south to Morgantown, West Virginia and Rt. 68. Follow Rt. 68 east to exit 14 and Rt. 219. Follow Rt. 219 south 19.5 miles to Mayhew Inn Road (2 miles past Deep Creek). Turn right on Mayhew Inn Road, travel 4.5 miles to end of road. At the stop sign turn left onto Oakland Sang Run Road, travel 0.3 miles to first road on the right which will be Swallow Falls Road. Turn right onto Swallow Falls Road and travel 1.3 miles to Swallow Falls State Park, or 4.5 miles farther to Herrington Manor State Park.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Maryland State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Maryland Park Service 'Find a State Park' directory (SharePoint HTML, links to /publiclands/Pages/{region}/{park}.aspx)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology