Best Cabin Camping near Thurmont, MD
Cunningham Falls State Park offers rustic cabins in both the Houck and Manor areas near Thurmont, with electricity, heat, and basic furnishings. The cabins include bed frames, tables, chairs, and some have screened porches overlooking the lake. Most cabins accommodate 4-6 people with various sleeping arrangements including bunk beds and double beds. Gambrill State Park Campground provides cabin options with electric hookups and heat for cooler months. "The cabin was between two other cabins. Not a problem except the cabins were empty and the AC was running. Noisy and kind of wasteful," noted a visitor about their stay at Cunningham Falls.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Houck Area cabins at Cunningham Falls State Park operate seasonally from April 1 to October 31, while some private cabin rentals in the region remain open year-round. Pet policies vary significantly—Gambrill State Park allows pets in all campsites and in Cabin 18 specifically, while many cabins at Cunningham Falls prohibit pets. A camper wrote, "Our cabin came equipped with A/C and heat, full kitchenette, fireplace, screened in porch, and firepit area (including wood and fire starters!) with seating and picnic table."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cabins typically have electricity but no running water, with bathrooms available at nearby shower houses. More deluxe options might include kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. The Olive Green cabin near Thurmont offers a truly primitive experience—a visitor commented that it's "a log cabin that was built around the mid-1860's" with "cast iron cookware, bed frames, tables, chairs, books and games" but "no running water or electricity." Firewood is generally available for purchase from camp hosts or at park offices, though some private cabins include it with the rental.
