Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin

About this site

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.

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Contact

• 304-536-2144
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10161357

Location

37.945739, -80.249258