SKILLMAN

Tahoe National Forest · California · Recreation.gov

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★ 4.0 (48 ratings) · 17 sites · $18–$36/night · Tent · RV · RV/Motorhome · Trailer · Caravan/Camper Van · Pickup Camper · Fifth Wheel

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About

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. This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.Two horse pens are in sites 3,7,9,11,13, and 15. Water troughs are found in the campground. Site 4 is a double site and has 4 horse pens. Each single site can accommodate up to six people, four horses and two vehicles. The campground is situated in a forest of dogwood, cedar and Douglas fir trees, at an elevation of 3,700 feet. Skillman Campground is located on the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 20) near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Washington and Nevada City. Nevada City, about 14 miles west, is a scenic historical mining town with many historical attractions, top notch restaraunts, various lodging options, shopping, and stores for everything you may need. Other attractions include the South Yuba River, Washintong Scenic Overlook, Alpha and Omega Scenic Overlook and Interpretive Trail, Rock Creek Nature Trail, Chalk Bluff OHV trails, and Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area.The Pioneer Trail stretches 25 miles through the Tahoe National Forest and can be accessed from the campground. The popular trail was designated a National Recreation Trail in 2003. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing are favorite activities on this popular trail.

Amenities

Toilets (vault)
Pets allowed

Availability at SKILLMAN

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