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Catoctin Mountain Park
Lakes and Ponds
 
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Hunting Creek Lake at adjacent Cunningham Falls State Park
Due to the lay of the land, there are no natural lakes or ponds at Catoctin Mountain Park. Some areas adjacent to streams support small intermittent ponds, but these have a tendency to disappear during drought conditions. Adjacent to the park is Hunting Creek Lake. Managed by Cunningham Falls State Park , the 75 acre man-made lake is a popular place for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Pileated Woodpecker on a tree in the Catoctin forest.  

Did You Know?
Pileated Woodpeckers are the 2nd largest woodpecker in North America. Male has a red ‘moustache’ and the female has black. Lifespan in the wild can be 8-12 years. The pileated is the only member of the woodpecker family that drills an oval-shaped hole.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:29 EST