Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin
Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin is a national forest campground in West Virginia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.94574, -80.24926
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Observation Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 304-536-2144
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin
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 pos
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Laundry Mat · 47 mi
- Propane
- Love's · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 32 designated routes (70 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Meadow | National forest campground | 1.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Blue Bend Campground | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Blue Meadow Group Campground | National forest group campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Blue Bend Campground | National forest campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Blue Bend Rec Area | National forest campground | 2.1 mi | — | Electric |
| Anthony Creek Campsites | National forest camping area | 2.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.