## Overview

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.

## Recreation

Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin provides beautiful overlooks, hiking trails,
animal watching and hunting.

## Facilities

Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin provides beautiful overlooks, hiking trails,
animal watching and hunting.

## 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.

## Nearby Attractions

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin provides beautiful overlooks, hiking trails, animal watching and hunting.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin provides beautiful overlooks, hiking trails, animal watching and hunting.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>

Fee is $75.00 per night and reservations must be made at Recreation.gov

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Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin

## Overview

Blue Meadow is a group campground. In the event that this campground has not
been reserved, it may be opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be
claimed as individual campsites on a first come, first serve basis.

## Recreation

Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The "Blue Hole" in the creek
is a favorite spot for swimming. Nearby Big Draft Wilderness provides an
opportunity to explore more remote areas of teh Forest. Anthony Creek Trail
follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many
flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks. Both
trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.

## Facilities

Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The "Blue Hole" in the creek
is a favorite spot for swimming. Nearby Big Draft Wilderness provides an
opportunity to explore more remote areas of teh Forest. Anthony Creek Trail
follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many
flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks. Both
trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.

## Natural Features

At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley
along Anthony Creek. Across the creek lies Round Mountain.  
  
The Monongahela National Forest comprises about a million acres of forest that
attracts 1.3 million visitors each year. A variety of animals make their home
here, including black bear, coyote, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, red and
gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.

## Nearby Attractions

The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute
drive. The West Virginia State Fair, held in August each year, is located 30
minutes away in Lewsiburg, West Virginia.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Blue Meadow is a group campground.
In the event that this campground has not been reserved, it may be
opened for overflow. At this time, sites 1-17 may be claimed as individual
campsites on a first come, first serve basis.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The "Blue Hole" in the creek is a favorite spot for swimming. 
  
Nearby Big Draft Wilderness provides an opportunity to explore more remote areas of teh Forest.  Anthony Creek Trail follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks.  Both trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Anthony Creek attracts anglers looking for trout. The "Blue Hole" in the creek is a favorite spot for swimming. 
  
Nearby Big Draft Wilderness provides an opportunity to explore more remote areas of teh Forest.  Anthony Creek Trail follows the creek in a narrow valley filled with rhododendron and many flowering forest trees. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks.  Both trails are recommended for hikers and bird watchers.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley along Anthony Creek. Across the creek lies Round Mountain.<br/><br/>

The Monongahela National Forest comprises about a million acres of forest that attracts 1.3 million visitors each year. A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute drive.  

The West Virginia State Fair, held in August each year, is located 30 minutes away in Lewsiburg, West Virginia.

BLUE MEADOW

Blue Meadow

## Overview

Blue Bend Recreation Area is a quaint wooded area filled with plenty of
hiking, picnicking and camping opportunities. Constructed in the 1930s by the
Civilian Conservation Corps, the rustic wood tables and shelters appeal to
many day and overnight visitors.  
  
The recreation area, along Anthony Creek, has a selection of single family
campsites and 2 picnic shelters. The large group picnic shelter accommodates
75 people and can be reserved in peak season.

## Recreation

Swimming is nice and refreshing in Anthony Creek, and anglers can find trout
here. The Blue Bend Recreation Area provides access to the BIg Draft
WIlderness. A popular excursion into the wilderness is the 5-mile Blue Bend
Loop Trail, which connects to the Anthony Creek Trail. Blue Bend Loop Trail
offers 3 scenic overlooks.

## Facilities

Swimming is nice and refreshing in Anthony Creek, and anglers can find trout
here. The Blue Bend Recreation Area provides access to the BIg Draft
WIlderness. A popular excursion into the wilderness is the 5-mile Blue Bend
Loop Trail, which connects to the Anthony Creek Trail. Blue Bend Loop Trail
offers 3 scenic overlooks.

## Natural Features

At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley
facing Round Mountain in the Monongahela National Forest. The forest comprises
about a million acres of forest that attracts 1.3 million visitors each year.  
  
A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild
turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.

## Nearby Attractions

<h2>Overview</h2>
Blue Bend Recreation Area is a quaint wooded area filled with plenty of hiking, picnicking and camping opportunities. Constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the rustic wood tables and shelters appeal to many day and overnight visitors. 
<br/><br/>
The recreation area, along Anthony Creek, has a selection of single family campsites and 2 picnic shelters. The large group picnic shelter accommodates 75 people and can be reserved in peak season.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Swimming is nice and refreshing in Anthony Creek, and anglers can find trout here.  

The Blue Bend Recreation Area provides access to the BIg Draft WIlderness.  A popular excursion into the wilderness is the 5-mile Blue Bend Loop Trail, which connects to the Anthony Creek Trail. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Swimming is nice and refreshing in Anthony Creek, and anglers can find trout here.  

The Blue Bend Recreation Area provides access to the BIg Draft WIlderness.  A popular excursion into the wilderness is the 5-mile Blue Bend Loop Trail, which connects to the Anthony Creek Trail. Blue Bend Loop Trail offers 3 scenic overlooks. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
At an elevation of 1,860 feet, the campground is in a pleasant, wooded valley facing Round Mountain in the Monongahela National Forest. The forest comprises about a million acres of forest that attracts 1.3 million visitors each year.<br/><br/>

A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

Fees are reduced when water system is shut down in the fall each year in mid
October and then raised again in teh spring when water systems are turned back
on. Water system availabiliy is based on weahter conditions and varies between
mid April and early May. Call ahead to check on status before planning your
trip.

BLUE BEND REC AREA

Blue Bend Rec Area

## Overview

Lake Sherwood Recreation Area is a complete family destination offering a wide
variety of activities and camping options. Standard, tent-only and group
camping facilities are perched along Lake Sherwood, the largest lake in the
Monongahela National Forest.  
  
Swimming beaches, a picnic area, boat ramp and several hiking trails are among
the features of the area.

## Recreation

Anglers seek tiger muskie, channel catfish, bullhead, bluegill and largemouth
bass. Boating is a big draw as well.  
  
Hikers have the option of exploring Lake Sherwood Trail, Upper Meadow Trail,
Meadow Mountain Trail and Meadow Creek.

## Facilities

Anglers seek tiger muskie, channel catfish, bullhead, bluegill and largemouth
bass. Boating is a big draw as well.  
  
Hikers have the option of exploring Lake Sherwood Trail, Upper Meadow Trail,
Meadow Mountain Trail and Meadow Creek.

## Natural Features

At an elevation of 2,600 feet, Lake Sherwood spans 156 acres. The recreation
area is part Monongahela National Forest, which comprises about a million
acres of forest in West Virginia, and attracts 1.3 million visitors each year.  
  
A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild
turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.

## Nearby Attractions

The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute
drive. The West Virginia State Fair, held in August each year, is located 30
minutes away in Lewsiburg, West Virginia.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lake Sherwood Recreation Area is a complete family destination offering a wide variety of activities and camping options. Standard, tent-only and group camping facilities are perched along Lake Sherwood, the largest lake in the Monongahela National Forest.<br/><br/> 

Swimming beaches, a picnic area, boat ramp and several hiking trails are among the features of the area.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Anglers seek tiger muskie, channel catfish, bullhead, bluegill and
largemouth bass. Boating is a big draw as well.<br/><br/>

Hikers have the option of exploring Lake Sherwood Trail, Upper Meadow Trail, Meadow Mountain Trail and Meadow Creek.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Anglers seek tiger muskie, channel catfish, bullhead, bluegill and
largemouth bass. Boating is a big draw as well.<br/><br/>

Hikers have the option of exploring Lake Sherwood Trail, Upper Meadow Trail, Meadow Mountain Trail and Meadow Creek.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
At an elevation of 2,600 feet, Lake Sherwood spans 156 acres. The recreation area is part Monongahela National Forest, which comprises about a million acres of forest in West Virginia, and attracts 1.3 million visitors each year.<br/><br/>

A variety of animals make their home here, including black bear, coyote, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, red and gray fox, bobcat, fisher, otter and mink.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia is a 15 minute drive.  The West Virginia State Fair, held in August each year, is located 30 minutes away in Lewsiburg, West Virginia.

West Shore Loop (campsites 1-26) $20/night; $40/night for double site; $24 for
electric site  
Pine Run Loop (campsties 27-61) $20/night  
Meadow Creek Loop (campsites 62-97) $20/night  
Cales Knoll Loop (campsites 98-108) $16/night. Cales Knoll is tent only and is
not reservable  
Group Camping $100/night  
Picnic Shelter $50/day; this permits one vehicle a parking pass at no
additional cost, all other in party must pay the $5/day day use pass upon
entry  
Note: West Shore Loop is the only camping loop open in Spring and Fall and
sites are not reservable during this time. Call to find status of these sites.

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