Herrington Manor State Park 222 Herrington Lane, Oakland, MD 21550

"Our cabin experience was simply STELLAR! Full kitchen, clean bathroom, quiet setting, wood burning stove, friendly office staff, great lake for fishing, plenty of wildlife, & a cozy, quaint, serene atmosphere."

"This park has excellent trails: both short and long. Nice, quiet setting with the lake. It has a small beach, kayak rentals, paddle boards, and other water equipment."

"Small park cabin area with trails near by, with tennis courts, volleyball and a playground for the kids. Community fire pit area great for s'mores and meeting new people. Lake is beautiful with a swimming area and kayak,canoe, and bike rentals."

"Everyone loved this park! They had a grill you could order food in the manor. It was delicious! The kids went swimming and fishing. Had a great time!"

"We enjoyed a pleasant 3-day weekend here for our first stay. The cabin has a lot of charm and character. There is enough space for privacy between the cabins and the area was relatively quiet, even on a night when every sight was reserved. There’s no master bedroom, which was not a problem for us. We just all went to bed at the same time. Pluses: I love seeing the lake. My son caught a decent Northern Pike from the dock. The woods are brimming with deer and other creatures. Heard some exotic-sounding birds from our cabin deck. Oakland is a neat country town, ready to serve visitors with a lot to eat, see, and do. The dog came along this time and loved joining us on a hike to the rock maze. Definitely check out the rock maze! We enjoyed pizza at Brenda’s with a terrific view of the lake followed by a trip downhill on the alpine coaster and gem mining at Wisp Ski Resort. Downside: (just one) There are no outdoor fires permitted except in one of two community fire rings. They graciously stock each cabin with dry firewood, but only for the indoor fireplace inserts. I’m personally only familiar with traditional fireplaces without a door on the front, so bring pellets and kindling or you’ll be without a fire that night. Question for the Ranger: Why aren’t campfire rings at each cabin? Who goes camping and does naturally think of burning a campfire. I’m just confused."