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About Skillman
Number of accommodations: 14
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Phillip M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Very good facilities for camping or day use for horses and horse riding.
Kathleen L
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Camp is beautifully maintained, quiet and cool. If coming with horses bring lots of hose to get the water to the corrals. The riding trails are shady and very cared for by the Gold Coast Trail Council. Don’t be afraid to ride horses on the trails shared with motorcyclists. They are very considerate of the horses and on the busy 4th of July weekend, we heard them, but never actually saw any on the single track trails
Bob and Delene J
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
GOOD ALTERNATIVE TO GET AWAY FROM THE MOUNTAIN BIKE CROWD AT WHITE CLOUD CG.
October 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Awesome
October 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Had a blast. Great location
October 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Awesome
October 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Had a blast. Great location
October 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Awesome
October 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Had a blast. Great location
Deborah A
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
We camped at spot #13. The spot was huge which was nice because we have a 32gt trailer. This spot has a lot of shade and some hammock trees. It is somewhat close to the bathrooms about a 2 min walk to either one. This spot has a horse area which I am sure would be nice if we had horses. There are a couple hiking or ohv trails you can access from the campground. The horse smell was minimal. I wish there was water to drink or play in so note you must be self contained. Very quiet and only a few people in other spots. Make sure to bring bug spray
Location Skillman
Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States
From Nevada City, travel east on Highway 20 for 14 miles. Turn right at the Skillman Campground sign and then left at the first road intersection into the campground.
From Interstate 80 take exit 161, Highway 20 to Nevada City and drive 13 miles west toward Nevada City. Turn left at the Skillman Campground sign and then turn left at the first road intersection into the campground.
Elevation: 1373 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Nevada City (about 20 min)
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Last updated: September 4, 2026
