Cunningham Falls State Park, located in the Catoctin Mountains, is known for its history and scenic beauty, as well as its 78-foot cascading waterfall.
The Falls is located one half mile from the lake in the Houck Area via the Falls Trail. The park is divided into two parks, divided by Maryland Route 77. The northern 5,000 acres is now Catoctin Mountain Park, a unit of the National Park Service. The remaining 5,000 acre parcel was named Cunningham Falls State Park. There are two main developed areas in the park, the William Houck Area and the Manor Area. Features include the Catoctin Iron Furnace Historical Site, swimmimg, boating, playground, trails, hunting, picknicking, fishing, camping. Pets are prohibited in the Houck Area (picnic areas, lake area and campgrounds) and at the Falls. Pets on leash are permitted in the campground only of the Manor Area and at neighboring Catoctin Mountain National Park and nearby Gambrill State Park. Please visit the website for fees, maps and additional information. This information is provided as a public service of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. www.dnr.maryland.gov. |
