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:
Cunningham Falls State Park day-use areas, including trails and playgrounds are open. Swimming is permitted in the sandy portions of the beach. Fishing is permitted outside of the sandy portions of the beach. The Nature Center in the William Houck Area and the Visitor Center in the Manor Area are closed at this time.
The snack bar at the lake at Cunningham Falls State Park is currently closed until further notice due, in part, to ongoing construction. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own food and snacks into the park.
The William Houck Campground: The William Houck Campground is open to reservations beginning April 16. Please make a reservation online or by calling 1-888-432-2267.
The Manor Area Campground: The Manor Area Campground is open for reservations. Please check in at the Manor Area Registration Shed. You may 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.
Plan Ahead and Prepare! The William Houck Area (Lake Area) often fills to capacity on weekends. These closures may last several hours. Park staff can recommend alternative locations to recreate or wait out the closure.
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.