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Skillman Campground

17 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 35 ft

Skillman Campground is a 17-site campground in Tahoe National Forest near Nevada City, California. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Nevada City, CA · Map and directions
Campsites
17 (5 equestrian)
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
35 ft
Pets
Allowed at most sites (leash required)
Campfires
Allowed in fire rings, subject to fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Phone
(530) 478-6253

About Skillman 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.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Skillman Campground

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Rooftop tents

Sleep off the ground on top of your car or truck.

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Self-inflating sleeping pads

The cheapest way to sleep better in a tent.

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Other campgrounds nearby

White Cloud Campground

3 mi away

44 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 40 ft

North Fork Campground

8 mi away

15 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 50 ftWaterside

Indian Springs Campground

12 mi away

34 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 35 ftWaterside

Shirttail Creek Campground

12 mi away

29 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 100 ftWaterside

Giant Gap Campground

12 mi away

27 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 60 ftWaterside

Hampshire Rocks Campground

16 mi away

30 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 45 ftWaterside

More: all campgrounds in Tahoe National Forest · campgrounds in California

Frequently asked questions

Does Skillman Campground have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Skillman Campground?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.

How big an RV fits at Skillman Campground?

The longest site takes vehicles up to 35 feet. Many sites are shorter, so check the individual site before booking.

Are dogs allowed at Skillman Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at most sites. Keep them on a leash and never leave them unattended.