Cunningham Falls State Park
Frederick · Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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Location: Frederick CountyCunningham Falls State Park Lake Area & Falls:14274 William Houck Dr. Thurmont, MD 21788 Cunningham Falls Manor Area & Manor Area Campground:6709 Cunningham Falls Park Rd. Thurmont, MD 21788 Driving Directions:The William Houck Area, located three miles west of Thurmont on Route 77, has the lake area, falls and camping. The Manor Area three miles south of Thurmont off Route 15 has the Scales and Tales Aviary, camping and the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace. Note: Please be advised that Campsites M1-M31 are located at the Manor Area Campground (6709 Cunningham Falls Park Rd. Thurmont, MD 21788). Please use this address instead of the main park address as they are two separate areas of the park. Camping permits will also be provided at this location.
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