Hopkins Mountain Fireman’S Cabin
Monongahela National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV, WV
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hopkins-mountain-firemans-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1935 CCC-built cabin at 3,162 feet elevation with excellent water access, clear swimming holes, and scenic Greenbrier River location. Google reviewers consistently praise the swimming quality, peaceful atmosphere, and picnic table placement near water features.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake present in area; also Eastern Screech-Owl, Canada Goose, Turkey Vulture, Eastern Small-footed Myotis, and various snake species (Eastern Garter Snake, Red-bellied Snake)
Insider tips for Hopkins Mountain Fireman’S Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand Fresh water spring on-site for drinking water refills Swimming hole has shallow end suitable for children
Skip Hopkins Mountain Fireman’S Cabin if: Expecting RV hookups — site has no hookups available. Need flexibility on dates — seasonal May-October operation only. Seeking extensive vista views — loop trail has limited vantage points.
Best time to visit Hopkins Mountain Fireman’S Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Blue Meadow (WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV), Blue Bend Rec Area (Renick, WV), Lake Sherwood (WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV), Morris Hill Campground (Covington, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hopkins Mountain Fireman’S Cabin
Cell signal at Hopkins Mountain Fireman’S Cabin (White Sulphur Springs, WV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand
Fresh water spring on-site for drinking water refills
Swimming hole has shallow end suitable for children
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Monongahela National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Monongahela National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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