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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (52)
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
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
Ryan S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 04 Double, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
An incredible amount of bugs that no amount of bug spray could beat. Everybody could see us, zero privacy.
Alanna P
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Excellent campground with awesome trails. Bathrooms are clean, and there’s clean water for the 4 leggers. Love that the rangers drive through regularly, I feel safe. Will always go back.
Brenda R
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Both dumpsters were full and bear box in campsite 6 had a bag of garbage in it. Garbage was emptied the next morning luckily! Trail map posted would be helpful.
Colin A
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Nice camp site, big spots well spread out so you don't feel like your right on top of your neighbors.
Emily F
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Fantastic campground. We brought our horses and a good sized trailer and there was plenty of room. My only complaint is that there were empty non-horse sites (no corrals) but there were folks without horses staying in the horse sites. Maybe you should have to have a horse to stay in the horse specific sites kind of like other horse campgrounds? Just an idea.
Jason S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
Great equestrian trails right from the campsite. Clean and safe! We will be back! Bring water for yourself, horses have taps.
KELLEY B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
The campsites are large. There was no potable water available at the time we were there. The site is so beautiful!
Sandy G
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN
We stayed in sight number 15. It was a great experience and great spot to camp. This site is flat, easy to park trucks with trailers and easy access to water for our horses. It’s a bit dusty at this point in the season, but overall, we had a wonderful experience!
Location & Directions for Skillman
Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959 United States
Elevation: 1,373 ft
Getting There
<p>From Nevada City, travel east on Highway 20 for 14 mi. Turn right at the Skillman Campground sign and then left at the first road intersection into the campground. <br> <br>From Interstate 80 take exit 161, Highway 20 to Nevada City and drive 1...
From Nevada City, travel east on Highway 20 for 14 mi. 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 mi west toward Nevada City. Turn left at the Skillman Campground sign and then turn left at the first road intersection into the campground.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026