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In early 2024, two miles of Route 77 between Pryor Orchard Road and Park Central Road will be closed for repair by the Maryland Department of State Highway Administration. The road closure is expected to remain in effect through May 2024. A detour is in effect. 

Motorists will be detoured using MD 77 to US 15 (Catoctin Mountain Highway) to MD 550 (Sabillasville Road) to Foxville Deerfield Road and back to MD 77.

This will closure and detour will impact the following sites: Catoctin Mountain Park, Cunningham Falls State Park, Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort, and Mountain Memories at ThorpeWood

Click below for more information about the detour and the project. 

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Cunningham Falls State Park

Surrounded by the ridges of Catoctin Mountain, Cunningham Falls State Park is home to Maryland’s highest cascading waterfall. A hiking trail and a short walking path both lead to the falls where visitors enjoy picturesque views year round. Other hiking trails of various difficulty levels weave through the park. Cunningham Falls is also home to the Annual Maple Syrup Festival which takes place every second and third weekend in March.

Hunting Creek Lake is a popular spot in the summer with its sandy beach and swimming opportunities. In fact, the park often reaches capacity early in the day so plan to arrive early. Boating, fishing, and picnics are also popular here. The park is a great place to see lots of native Maryland wildlife. The park is adjacent to Catoctin Mountain Park, so there's plenty to explore to make it a multi-day experience in the mountains.



Hours of Operation

8 a.m. to Sunset, April-October
10 a.m. to Sunset, November-March

Certain activities are permitted outside of the regular park hours (e.g. fishing, boat launch, hunting where permitted). Please check with the park before your visit if you plan to engage in an activity which requires you to be in the park before or after the posted hours.​


Dog playing in the water at Cunningham FallsYour pets can get in on the fun at Cunningham Falls State Park!

Pet Policy

Pets are allowed everywhere except for the sandy portion of the beach and lake from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.