Skillman

Pioneer Trail
dogwood trees in the area
Hallelujah Trail
Pioneer Trail
Pioneer Trail

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

14 total sites

RV Sites

9 sites

About Skillman

Skillman Campground has individual sites with enough room for parking trucks with trailers. Some of the sites have horse pens and water troughs for horses. It is located in the Tahoe National Forest near Nevada City and three historic mining towns.

Number of accommodations: 14

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Oct 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04 Double, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🏕️ 07, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🏕️ 09, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🏕️ 11, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🏕️ 13, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏕️ 15, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (50)

What Guests Are Saying

Skillman is a well-maintained horse camping site with spacious, shaded spots and clearly marked trails, making it a great choice for equestrian enthusiasts. While some amenities, like potable water and bathrooms, could use improvement, the clean environment and beautiful surroundings enhance the overall experience. Despite proximity to Highway 20, which brings some road noise, many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere and respectful community.

Review Summary

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Sharissa A

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 10, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

5

Great horse camp site and more

Carrie B

Verified

July 2, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

5

Nice setting with lots of shade and great trails. It would be perfect if it was a bit more level for horse trailers but well worth the challenge of leveling.

Lisa M

Verified

July 1, 2026 Stayed at: 05, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

4

Well-kept smaller campground with roomy sites and lots of trails nearby. It's close enough to Hwy 20 that you can see & hear vehicles, but there's no cell service. Very convenient location for quick trips.

Bladimir F

Verified

June 13, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

5

Very clean and easy campsite near the highway. Bathrooms could use some work and although it states no water connection there was some small water connection for the horses trough that we were able to tap into.

Kristin H

Verified

June 11, 2026 Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

4

The campground was immaculate. All sites are great. The trails are all marked very clearly. It was my first time camping at Skillman and I went alone. I didn't have anyone with me to show me the trails. They were so clearly marked that it would be nearly impossible to get lost. There is no cell service at all but that is part of the appeal, at least, for me. The only drawback for this experience was that Highway 20 is right next to the campground and there is A LOT of road noise. If that doesn't bother you, this is a fantastic place to camp with beautiful trails..

Erin G

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

2

Bathrooms need to be fixed up. Even for an outhouse they are in poor condition

Wendy S

Verified

November 20, 2025 Stayed at: 03, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

1

The campsite did not have any water for the two days I was there

Sesi C

Verified

October 25, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

1

There was an off road bike race the weekend we were there. We left a day early due to crowds and trails that were unsafe for horses due to the 100 or so bikes anticipated.

Mark K

Verified

September 18, 2025 Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

4

if skillman had drinking water it would be great or at least a place near by to get water ??????????
also bathrooms were clean.

Sherry G

Verified

September 9, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

5

Great site and location

Location Skillman

Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States

Elevation: 1373 feet

Distance to downtown

14 mi drive to downtown Nevada City (about 20 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 4, 2026

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