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Skillman

US Forest Service · California

Skillman in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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. Recreation 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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$18–$36/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
530-478-6253
Coordinates
39.31843, -120.79192

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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