The William Houck

Category: State park in Thurmont, Maryland

Address: 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, USA

Phone: +13012717574

Reviews

Lou Fegans

Oct 14, 2021

Acceptable campground. The platforms are fully rock which is not great for tent camping. Many spots are located in very close proximity to each other. The location is very convenient for many parks in the area.

Sasanka Sharma

Nov 13, 2020

It was amazing. An awesome weekend spent there. My son loved it . With all facilities, this was a great camping trip. Loved the lake and the time on it

Han Freeman

Nov 13, 2020

There sights here are beautiful and there are multiple trails you can take. There are paths that take you to the falls and others that take you through the mountains. If you want to come bring a friend as it is only $3 per car when we went. …

Kendall Stevens

Jun 7, 2020

Beautiful park, but the Cliff Trail to the upper falls wasn't as well marked as we would have liked. We got a little turned around, but found our way back to the path. Absolutely gorgeous view of the falls and stream.

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Questions & Answers

Is this campsite and cabins pet friendly?

Kaity O'Brien | Nov 12, 2020
Lev Sterkis | Nov 13, 2020

Yes, some of the park campgrounds allow pets/dogs. Have to keep the leashed of course.

How much is admission? And the price of Camping in the Cabins?

PACHECO 504 | Nov 12, 2020
Veronica Fallon | Nov 13, 2020

https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/CunninghamFalls/Camping.aspx

Can you please tell me how much a campsite goes for and how much for a cabin.

Sharon Durschlag | Nov 12, 2020
Sharon Durschlag | Nov 13, 2020

Thanks Timmy, I found the prices.

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Can I make reservations on line for William Houck Campground? When I go to on line reservations, Cunningham Falls State Park, William Houck is not available as a choice. Thanks

Maria Perez | Nov 12, 2020
Eric Wiles | Nov 13, 2020

Hi Maria; William Houck is closed for the season until April 1, 2020. After selecting Cunningham State Park for reservations, on the reservation map William Houck is subdivided into Addison Run Loop, Bear Branch + Catoctin Creek Loops, and Deer Spring + Elderberry Loops.

What caused the William Houck Lake to dry up this summer/fall? Was it intentional or the result of the drought? How long will it take to bring the level back up to normal?

scott alvord | Nov 12, 2020
Dan West | Nov 13, 2020

It was intentional. They are restructuring the swimming area of the lake to better support the natural flow of water from storms and the stream. I think they were hoping to have it done before swimming season in the spring, but I have no idea if they're still on track for that or not. And yes there aren't any natural lakes or ponds in MD. Lakes. And ponds are caused by glacier depressions and there (apparently) were never any glaciers over our state.

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Does this campground accommodate travel trailers or is it just tent camping and cabin rental?

thomas smith | Nov 13, 2019
Zach Schulz | Nov 14, 2019

It accommodates all three of those. So if you're bringing a travel trailer just reserve an appropriate spot and you're good to go

I am considering bringing my daughter here next week for the meteor shower, it's it today dark enough here for good views?

Rose Satori | Nov 13, 2019
Jeremy K. | Nov 14, 2019

I think it would be, the trees are dense and there isn't a lot of stuff around to create a lot of light pollution

Do they have dishwashing stations at William Houck campground?

Christine Knox | Nov 13, 2019
Zephyrz Inferno | Nov 14, 2019

At the bathhouses there are large utility sinks that can be used for washing dishes. Ours didn't have a table or anything for setting clean dishes, supplies, etc, though.

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Do you have cabins for individuals?

Melissa Haendler | Nov 13, 2018
Nancy Jenkins | Nov 14, 2018

The cabins are small although they can sleep several people.

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