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Skillman Horse Campground

Campground · National forest in Nevada County, California.

17Campsites
5.8 miTo Lake Putt
35 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Tahoe National Forest)
Campsites17
Site types12 standard, no electric, 5 equestrian no electric
Longest RV/trailer site35 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(530) 478-6253
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Skillman Horse Campground

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. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing are favorite activities on this popular trail. Facilities Two horse pens are in sites 3,7,9,11,13, and 15.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Skillman Horse Campground is in Nevada County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.