Cunningham Falls offers a variety of activities in addition to camping and trail recreation. The 44 acre Hunting Creek Lake offfers swimming in three designated areas with lifeguards on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Canoe and paddleboat rentals are available during the summer season. A boat ramp is located off Catoctin Hollow Road and watercraft amy be launched for a small service charge. Gasoline motors are prohibited. An accessible fishing pier is adjacent to the boat ramp. Anglers can fish for trout, bass, sunfish, crappie and catfish. Big Hunting Creek flows through the lake and provides year round fly fishing opportunities. Bird watching and hunting are also popular.