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Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area

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Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area, near Thurmont, Maryland, is a charming campground that offers a nice escape into nature with plenty of room to breathe. The sites are well spaced out, surrounded by lush foliage, making it a pleasant spot for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts.

This campground features electric hookups at some sites, along with drinking water and picnic tables for your convenience. Visitors have mentioned the clean bathhouse, which is a plus after a day of exploring. As one camper noted, “The site was very spacious and the campground nice and quiet, clean and well kept.”

For those looking to stretch their legs, the nearby Lower Falls Trail is a hit with families, especially those with younger kids. You can also check out the stunning falls, though be prepared for some crowds. If you’re into foraging, you might find yourself gathering firewood, as some campers have had to do, but it adds a bit of adventure to your stay.

While the campground is close to Route 15, which can bring some noise, the natural setting still offers a peaceful vibe. Whether you’re planning a quick overnight trip or a longer stay, Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area is a great choice for a family-friendly camping experience.

Description

State Park

The Manor Area campground will be opening at the beginning of April in 2020 and closing December 13, 2020. The Manor Area has 10 electric sites, 21 basic sites and no cabins. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post. The centrally located bathhouse has flushing toilets and hot showers. Pets are permitted throughout the entire campground. Campers with and without reservations will check in at the self-registration shed located at the entrance to the campground. Instructions for registering and checking in are inside of the shed. Though the shed is operational 24 hours a day, please be respectful of other campers and check in between the hours of 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Check out time is 1 p.m. for all campsites.

Fee Info

Sr/Golden rates are available Camp price does not include a one time transaction fee of about $6

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Location

Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area is located in Maryland

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

39.59142945 N
77.43654655 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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6 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 11, 2022

Nice Spot, not too crowded

This was a nice campground. Lots of foliage and sites were well spaced. It’s the smaller Maner area of Cunningham Falls right off Route 15. We stayed in a travel trailer with no hookups at our site. Some sites offer electric. There are two water spigots on opposite sides of the loops, but this area has no dump station. For that you need to go to the main site miles away or dump at a travel center. Only knocking it down a star because my wife said the womens room had filthy showers and toilets.

Was able to get 1-2 bars of service on AT&T.

SiteM11
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area by Aaron C., October 11, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 19, 2022

Fun for a night

Nice little spot near Thurmont Maryland. Good playground for the kids.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2021

Sweet Little Spot

This was the first site we took kiddos to and it was a fun little trip. The aforementioned Falls were busy and viewing was a bit rough between crowds and a beehive (can’t blame the bees for that though!) The Lower Falls Trail is short but great for younger kids and we saw lots of dogs which was lovely. Next time we’ll plan to check out the lake which looked pretty great.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area by Kate S., October 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area by Kate S., October 15, 2021
  • Review photo of Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area by Kate S., October 15, 2021
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Reviewed May. 13, 2021

Clean camp sites

We camped with another couple. We stayed 2 days. We tented. The site had a clean bath house. If you like farther away from stores and restaurants (but not two far). This is a nice option. It is about 2 hours from DC. The firewood they sell is very good.

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Month of VisitSeptember
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Reviewed May. 11, 2021

So many bugs and bathrooms far

Even though this seems like it’s in the trees there was actually no shade! Literally hundreds of gnats outside my tent and it was April! Can’t imagine how bad it is in the summer. The only bathroom was not very centrally located so used my portable toilet. The trail to the falls itself is a ten minute drive from this site but I stayed in Manor Area because that’s where they allow dogs. It was I think 12 a night but should have been free. Good phone signal though. Did not like having my tent on a asphalt pad.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area by Jakob D., May 11, 2021
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Reviewed Nov. 24, 2020

Nice ground, highway noise, enjoy foraging for firewood

We naively followed the direction against bringing our own firewood. Opened the firewood compartment on arrival to find it totally empty. So much for the honor system. Check-in’s less than 2 hours before sunset… enjoy wandering the woods in pitch black and hauling logs across the campground.

Once fire was going, we could appreciate the site’s natural setting albeit near the highway. Site was very clean when we arrived even the firepit.

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Month of VisitNovember

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area?

    Camping at Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area can cost between $21.00 and $29.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the elevation of Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area?

    Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area is located at 1468 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.