Contact: 301-271-7574
Email Cunningham Falls
Frederick County
Cunningham Falls State Park
14039 Catoctin Hollow Road
Thurmont, MD 21788
Hours: 8 a.m. to Sunset, April-October
10 a.m. to Sunset, November-March
ALERT: Beginning November 1, all gated areas of Cunningham Falls State Park are open from 10 a.m. until sunset.
Lake levels are currently low due to a shoreline reconstruction project. All restrooms are closed for the winter, however portable restrooms have been placed around the park for your convenience.
The William Houck Campground - The William Houck Campground is closed for the season and will reopen in April 2022. Please make a reservation online or by calling 1-888-432-2267. trongly encouraged to have a self-contained restroom. Restrooms and dump stations are closed for the season.
The Manor Area Campground - The Manor Area Campground is closed for the season and will reopen in April 2022. Please make a reservation online or by calling 1-888-432-2267. Please make a reservation online or by calling 1-888-432-2267.
Cell Phone Service: Please do not rely on cell phones for communication while in the park! Many carriers do not get service in the Catoctin Mountains.
Cunningham Falls State Park is located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains. It is divided into two separate but unique areas. The William Houck Area, located three miles west of Thurmont on Route 77, has the lake area, falls and camping area. The Manor Area off Route 15, three miles south of Thurmont, has the Scales and Tales Aviary, camping and the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace. Leisure opportunities include swimming, hiking, fishing and canoeing. Campsites and camper cabins are available from April through October.