The Maryland Department of Natural Resources said it is closing additional sections of Cunningham Falls State Park after a second reported beaver attack near Hunting Creek Lake. The expanded restrictions were announced on August 5, 2026, following a report from a fisherman who said he was bitten.
State officials said the new closures affect more areas around Hunting Creek Lake as they respond to the latest incident. The move follows an earlier beaver attack and signals a broader safety response inside one of Maryland’s best-known state parks.
Cunningham Falls State Park draws visitors for fishing, hiking, and other outdoor recreation, so the added closures could limit access around the lake while the situation is reviewed. The focus of the action is to reduce the risk of more encounters in the affected parts of the park.
The latest update from Maryland DNR centers on public safety as authorities manage conditions around Hunting Creek Lake. More information on the closed areas and any future reopening decisions is expected to depend on how the response develops.
