Enjoy the nature wonder of waterfalls! This park features a 78-foot cascading waterfall, mountain streams, winding trails and a scenic lake. The park’s Manor Area offers picnicking, camping, a playground and a shelter that can be reserved. A 43-acre lake is located in the William Houck Area. Popular activities include swimming, boat rentals, hiking and camping.

Cunningham Falls State Park 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, shelter, and the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace.