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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

14 total 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.

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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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
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 03, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
🚐 04 Double, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 05, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
🚐 06, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
🏕️ 07, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🏕️ 09, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 10, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🏕️ 11, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 12, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🏕️ 13, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🏕️ 15, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🚐 16, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

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.

Review Summary

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4

October 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

5

Had a blast. Great location

Deborah A

Verified

July 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

4

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

Verified

July 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 04 Double, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

1

An incredible amount of bugs that no amount of bug spray could beat. Everybody could see us, zero privacy.

Alanna P

Verified

August 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

5

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

Verified

June 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

4

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

Verified

June 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

5

Nice camp site, big spots well spread out so you don't feel like your right on top of your neighbors.

Emily F

Verified

June 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

5

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

Verified

July 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

5

Great equestrian trails right from the campsite. Clean and safe! We will be back! Bring water for yourself, horses have taps.

KELLEY B

Verified

July 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

4

The campsites are large. There was no potable water available at the time we were there. The site is so beautiful!

Sandy G

Verified

July 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: AREA SKILLMAN

4

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...

Nearest town

Nevada City, CA - 14 mi

About 20 min to downtown

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