Skillman

California · Nearby: I-80 west of Donner Summit (CA)

Skillman is in Nevada City, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

4.0 (39 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
43.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe28.2 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

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Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (7 of 11 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
43.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 28.2 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Horse Corrals
  • Horse Staging Area
  • Horseback Riding Trails
  • Motorcycle Trails
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 35 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 39 guest reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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Site & accommodation options

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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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Equestrian Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 people
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Equestrian Nonelectric
Up to 6 people
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04 Double
Up to 12 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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$36/night
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standard nonelectric
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05
standard nonelectric
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06
standard nonelectric
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02
standard nonelectric
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08
standard nonelectric
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11
equestrian nonelectric
––$18
14
standard nonelectric
––$18
01
standard nonelectric
––$18
09
equestrian nonelectric
––$18
07
equestrian nonelectric
––$18
15
equestrian nonelectric
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16
standard nonelectric
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13
equestrian nonelectric
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10
standard nonelectric
––$18
12
standard nonelectric
––$18
04 Double
standard nonelectric
––$36

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

Longest RV site listed: 35 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Skillman: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Skillman?
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (7 of 11 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Skillman have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Skillman?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Skillman?
Allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Sesi C ★ 1 · Oct 2025
There was an off road bike race the weekend we were there. We left a day early due to crowds and trails that were unsafe for horses due to the 100 or so bikes anticipated.
Mark K ★ 4 · Sep 2025
if skillman had drinking water it would be great or at least a place near by to get water ?????????? also bathrooms were clean.
Usama I ★ 4 · Aug 2025
Great weather, pretty quiet spot and everyone was respectful, bathrooms could be better, really old and smelly, lots of flies. Pretty good sized spots, wish they were a little more spread out, overall a solid place to consider

Location

YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
43.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
28.2 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Skillman Campground sits at about 3,700 feet in a stand of dogwood, cedar and Douglas fir, and is laid out for both overnight recreation and working stock. The site inventory is small and specific: 16 campsites in all, 11 of which are configured to accommodate both RVs and tents and 5 designated equestrian sites. Individual sites are roomy enough for trucks with trailers, and each single site is permitted to hold up to six people, four horses and two vehicles. Several sites are equipped for horses sites 3, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 each have two horse pens, while site 4 is a double site with four pe…

Amenities

Horse CorralsHorse Staging AreaHorseback Riding TrailsMotorcycle TrailsParking AreaPets AllowedSelf Pay StationShadeTrailhead ParkingTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater Troughs

Nearby activities

Horseback RidingHikingCampingBikingHorse CampingScenic DriveMountain Biking
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (7 of 11 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 12 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 12 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (17 reports), T-Mobile 0 (3 reports)
Shade
Listing 15 of 16 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $18/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 43.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 28.2 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground
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Things to do near Donner Lake

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No rig? Fly & Drive

RV rentals for this stay

Picks are 35 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.

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Pick up near RNO

2022 Minnie Winnie 22M

Class C motorhomeSleeps 6 4.6 (10)
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com

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Where Skillman fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (23.6 mi) · Donner Memorial State Park (29.9 mi) · Goose Meadows (31.4 mi)

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