Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin
Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin is approximately 17 miles north of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. It sits at an elevation of 3,162 feet. Guests enjoy the area for its magnificent views, animal watching, hunting and historic background. The Hopkins Mountain Fireman’s Cabin and Fire Tower site were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1935. Also on the property is a logging tramway, in use from about 1908 to the 1920s, and the Civil War Trail, used in 1863 for the rapid retreat of the 64th Virginia Battalion after the Battle of Droop Mountain. The fireman’s residence, measures 14 feet by 20 feet and has been virtually unaltered since construction.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Fees | Fee is $75.00 per night and reservations must be made at Recreation.gov |
Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin is available for reservations Spring through Fall. The cabin can comfortably accommodate 4 people on two twin single beds (bunk bed) each with mattresses and a full/double bed. There is a tent pad located on site for sleeping another 8 guests. The group size is limited to 12. Guests and campers need to bring their own food, toiletries, towels, bedding and trash bags. A vault toilet is located at the cabin site. The cabin is equipped with electricity, refrigerator and heat. Be prepared to cook meals on the outside grill. Firewood is limited to what is dead and down within the area. Two picnic tables are provided along with a lantern post, fire ring, firewood shed and sawbuck. There is no water available on the site but drinking water, flush toilets, and showers can be obtained at Blue Bend Recreation Area from May to October.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The Hopkins Mountain Fireman’s residence is located approximately 15-miles north of the town of White Sulphur, WV. From White Sulphur, travel on State Highway 92 for approximately 9-miles. Turn west (left) onto State Route 16 and travel approximately 4-miles.
| Nearest town | White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.9457° N, 80.2493° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedArrowhead Trails Rx
45 mi from the campground · 195 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Appalachian Sport ↗ | 21.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | MT Joy RV ↗ | 42 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 3.2 miBlue Bend Loop Trail #614 ↗5 mi trail · hiking
- 3.2 miAnthony Creek Trail # 6183.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- inGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,487,961 acres
- 2.5 miBig Draft Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,147 acres
- 5.1 miSpice Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,037 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin is located a short distance from Blue Bend Recreation Area where Anthony Creek provides opportunities for picnicking, swimming, trout fishing and hunting. The Blue Bend Recreation Area provides access to BIg Draft WIlderness, a beautiful wilderness hiking experience. Blue Bend Loop Trail is a 5 mile trail with 3 scenic overlooks and connects to Anthony Creek Trail which winds its way along Anthony Creek for 3.8 miles and provides access to the South Boundary trail a 4.8 mile though hike.
Recreation
Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin provides beautiful overlooks, hiking trails, animal watching and hunting.
Nearby
Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground, Big Draft Wilderness, Greenbrier River Trail, Lake Sherwood campground and Day Use area, Historic towns of Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs.
Guidebooks for Monongahela National Forest and West Virginia
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?
Sites at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?
Fee is $75.00 per night and reservations must be made at Recreation.gov
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?
There is no water available on the site but drinking water, flush toilets, and showers can be obtained at Blue Bend Recreation Area from May to October.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Blue Bend Recreation Area and Campground, Big Draft Wilderness, Greenbrier River Trail, Lake Sherwood campground and Day Use area, Historic towns of Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs.
Source: Getting there
What if Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Blue Meadow (1.4 mi, partly first-come), Blue Bend Recreation Area (2.1 mi), and Lake Sherwood (13.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby