Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin

$75.00/night

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1079 Main Street East
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986

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 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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Largest party: 12 people

Fees

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

Directions

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. Across from the entrance to Blue Bend Recreation Area, turn onto Forest Road 139 (Hopkins Mountain Road) and travel approximately 4-miles to the circular turnaround and the fireman’s residence. The cabin is accessed by a single lane, steep Forest Service Road; while the road can be travelled by car, conditions can change quickly during adverse weather. Four Wheel drive vehicle are recommended.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

28 reviews

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Michael S

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Reviewed 10 days ago

I love this private, quiet place. Great place for stargazing, it's our 3rd time and we will return.

James G

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Awesome place to visit! Be sure to bring all your food and other things you might need as it's a bIt of a drive to the store. Need a camp stove and sheets also make sure you have extra tp.

Jeff W

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Reviewed a month ago

This is my second visit to the cabin, I rent the cabin for myself and my friend we use the cabin for our annual Amateur Radio weekend. The cabin is clean and well appointed, the addition of the bunk beds and refrigerator made it a perfect base camp for us. The sunrise from to the top of the mountain is something to see. We will be back again next year.

Patrick J

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Hannah H

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Reviewed 5 months ago

We had a wonderful time!! It rained NONSTOP the entire time we were there. The cabin stayed dry and so toasty warm with the heaters running. We unfortunately did not get to see the mountain view because of the weather (it was so very foggy), but we still enjoyed some wet hikes at the campground at the base of the mountain, and had a wonderful time together! We hung a tarp from the cabin porch to the trees, which allowed us to enjoy a campfire even though it was raining. When we got too cold or wet, we stepped i9nside the cabin to dry off and warm up. It was a great spot for our first camping trip of the season!

David B

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Reviewed 6 months ago

A perfect spot to spend my birthday as I headed north from NRG. The cabin and outhouse were clean. There was ample firewood along with a saw and hatchet. The vista could use some tree trimming, but was still great. The heat was appreciated given the cool night. Great experience!

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