Herrington Manor State Park

222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, MD 21550

365-acre Garrett County park around a 53-acre mountain lake. Sandy lifeguarded swim beach in season, 20 furnished log cabins for year-round rental, and canoe/kayak/rowboat rentals at the lake. Note: cabins and shelter closed May 1–Dec 2, 2026 for construction.

Mixed conditions today.

Thunderstorms · 61% rain · 82°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then patchy fog and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 82°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 61% rain — rain likely at some point

Safety

  • Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
  • UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
39 /100
ok
52 Sunbathe
20 Walk
29 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Air Temp
82°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
6 mph
SW
Rain
61%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water Temp
Water Quality
Clean
6 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
8:48 PM
Moon · 68%
Last Quarter
Neap tides — smaller range
Today Jul 5
82°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

61%
39
Mon Jul 6
79°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

74%
19
Tue Jul 7
77°

Showers And Thunderstorms

87%
19
Wed Jul 8
78°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

46%
39
Thu Jul 9
79°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

50%
38
Fri Jul 10
77°

Showers And Thunderstorms

87%
18
Sat Jul 11
76°

Rain Showers Likely

67%
59
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

State park lot.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash in designated areas; not on swim beach.

Entry Fee

$3/person MD resident, $5/person out-of-state (weekends/holidays in-season); $3/vehicle weekdays and off-season

Address

222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, MD 21550

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Is Herrington Manor State Park dog-friendly?

Dogs permitted on leash in designated areas; not on swim beach.

Is there an entry fee at Herrington Manor State Park?

$3/person MD resident, $5/person out-of-state (weekends/holidays in-season); $3/vehicle weekdays and off-season

Are there lifeguards at Herrington Manor State Park?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Herrington Manor State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Herrington Manor State Park?

Amenities at Herrington Manor State Park include lifeguards, beach, fishing pier, cabins, boat rentals, tennis, volleyball, trails.

When is the water warmest at Herrington Manor State Park?

Inland lakes peak in July and August at 75-80°F and hold warmth longer than tidal beaches. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.

Where is Herrington Manor State Park located?

Herrington Manor State Park is in Garrett County, MD, at 222 Herrington Ln, Oakland, MD 21550.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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