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Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin

37.9457° N / 80.2493° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 9Next open weekend Nov 1316 detected openings this week1 monitored site

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Campsite Sniper detected 16 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10161357

When Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin reopens

Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
16
Openings · last 30 days
19
Openings · last 90 days
27

Only 27 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 54 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 19 open for online reservation · 7 reserved · 3 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 25 not yet released.

Where the open windows are

64.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 19 of 54 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online64.8%
Open site-nights19 / 54
Reserved (of online inventory)7 / 26
Weekday openings11
Weekend openings8

Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 11 fall on weekdays and 8 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
0102030190 OPEN0 OPENNOVAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

April shows no online availability. 0 of 22 tracked site-nights are open there — 22 not yet released.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 cabin
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 271Open
SAT Nov 281Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open cabin-nights · tracked window
CabinOpen cabin-nights
Hopkins Mountain Fireman Cabin  19

This cabin currently has 19 cabin-nights available.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 9
Next open weekendFri · Nov 13
April0 of 22 · not yet released

The next bookable night is Nov 9; the first open weekend starts Nov 13. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

19 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 9 at site Hopkins Mountain Fireman Cabin.

All 1 cabin with current availability
CabinMax RVHookupsOpen cabin-nightsLongest runDates
Hopkins Mountain Fireman CabinNot recordedNone1916 nightsNov 9, Nov 10, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23 +7 more

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.

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.

1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 12

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 Forest Service Road; while the road can be travelled by car, conditions can change quickly during adverse weather. Four Wheel drive vehicle are recommended.

1079 Main Street East, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986304-536-2144
BackpackingBikingCampingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHuntingKayakingMountain BikingObservation SitePhotographyPicnickingRaftingStar GazingSwimming SiteTubingWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?

Reservations for Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 19 of 54 tracked site-nights are currently open (35.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 27 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 20:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?

Campsite Sniper detected 16 site-date openings at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin in the last 7 days, 19 over 30 days and 27 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?

1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 15 at site Hopkins Mountain Fireman Cabin. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?

November 2026, with 19 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 29.

When is the next open date at Hopkins Mountain Fireman's Cabin?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 9 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 13. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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