Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin
Closed
— Closed for the season. Opens in mid-April for the spring through fall season. Reservations required via Recreation.gov; walk-in use not permitted. Access road may have snow and ice in spring and fall.
About
Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin sits approximately 17 miles north of White Sulphur Springs at an elevation of 3,162 feet in the Monongahela National Forest. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, this historic fireman's residence measures 14x20 feet and has been virtually unaltered since construction. The cabin can accommodate 2 people on twin bunk beds with mattresses, and a tent pad on site allows for up to 8 additional campers, with a maximum group size of 12 people.
The cabin is equipped with electricity, a refrigerator, and heat, making it suitable for spring and fall visits. A vault toilet is located on site. No water is available at the cabin; visitors must bring their own or obtain water from Blue Bend Recreation Area during its May through October operating season. The site includes two picnic tables, a lantern post, fire ring, firewood shed, and sawbuck. Cooking is done on the outside grill, and firewood is limited to dead and down material in the area.
The property has significant historical features including the fire tower site, a logging tramway used from 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 area offers magnificent views, animal watching, hunting opportunities, and access to nearby trails including Blue Bend Loop Trail and Anthony Creek Trail, which provide entry to Big Draft Wilderness. Access is via steep, single-lane Forest Road 139; four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended, especially during adverse weather conditions.
Directions
From White Sulphur Springs, travel north 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 cabin. The cabin is accessed by a single-lane, steep Forest Service Road. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended.
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