Cunningham Falls State Park
14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
5,000 acres · 15 miles of trails
In Thurmont, Maryland, this 5,000-acre state park boasts a 78-foot cascading waterfall amid rugged terrain. Leashed dogs hike shaded trails with water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans available. Skip swimming areas with pets.
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- Park
- Cunningham Falls State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Thurmont, Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.6275, -77.4492
- Size
- 5,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 5,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
5,000-acre state park with Maryland's largest cascading waterfall (78ft). Leashed dogs welcome on trails (NOT swimming areas).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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