Cunningham Falls State Park
About the Business
Cunningham Falls State Park is a picturesque park located in the Catoctin Mountains of Thurmont, Maryland. Divided into two unique areas, the William Houck Area offers a lake, falls, camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, and canoeing opportunities. The Manor Area features the Scales and Tales Aviary, camping, and the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace. The park has limited cell phone service, so visitors are advised to plan accordingly. Alcohol is prohibited in all areas except the Manor Area Shelter with a permit. During peak visitation times, the park may reach capacity and close to additional visitors. The park also offers educational programs, events, and a footrace during the fall foliage season. Please be mindful of park rules and regulations to help protect the natural resources and facilities.
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Location & Phone number
14274 William Houck Dr, Thurmont, MD 21788, United States
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Reviews
"Very nice, quiet and many areas to hike. Bathrooms, handicap parking, nature house with turtles and wildlife. Very Very lovely place to visit."
"Lots of great trails for hikers of all levels. There are also handicap parking/trail access areas. There is also a beach/lake area for boating and swimming. Note that due to a lack of rain/snow the 2023 water levels are very low."
"I read an article entitled "Eight places in Maryland you need to visit" which listed Cunningham Falls State Park. It did not disappoint! Although I never found the Falls it was a perfect day. Even the weather cooperated, there was a respite from the typical late August humidity and temperatures. The beach was not crowded at all. There's an area not far from the beach (walking distance) where families were grilling. And the mountain views were absolutely gorgeous!"
"Very pretty trail to hike to the falls. Some areas were a bit steep, and there were wide steps in the hillside. The boardwalk takes you to the base of the falls. However, you could walk past the walkway and hike uphill to the top of the falls. Large rocks to climb, so wear appropriate hiking shoes. Road noise due to the road being nearby. Be cautious, crossing the road!"
"Perfect swimming hole, especially for young children since it's shallow and they have ropes to separate different depths. It's so beautiful out here just water and the mountains and the perfect place to disconnect since none of the family had cell service the entire trip. Believe it or not the kids didn't loose their minds not having service and thats how you know we all had a great time! Lol definitely recommend but plan on arriving early as they do fill to capacity. They have beautiful picnic areas and surprisingly clean bathrooms. The north side has a concession stand we all had funnel cake fries they were absolutely delicious they also have a playground but we were too busy fish watching in the water! They have kayak rentals as well we just didn't get a chance to check that out definitely next time"
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