Adventure
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.
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
43.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe28.2 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Skillman. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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
- Pull-through / back-in
- 0 pull-through, 12 back-in 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
- 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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Your dates & setup
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Sites that match your setup
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
? Length limit not listed
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$18/night
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Standard Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$18/night
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04 Double
Up to 12 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
? Length limit not listed
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “04 Double”.
$36/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Skillman, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundNorth Fork7.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee32.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeTunnel Mills II8.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestBright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF4.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesCampsite 2 - Surrounded by Cedars: from $45/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 standard nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 05 standard nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 06 standard nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 02 standard nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 08 standard nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 11 equestrian nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 01 standard nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 09 equestrian nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 07 equestrian nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 15 equestrian nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 13 equestrian nonelectric | – | – | $18 |
| 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 2025There 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 2025if 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 2025Great 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
Check availability
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 35 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
Compare Skillman with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs North Fork
RVs to 35 ft vs 50 ft · 43.5 vs 35.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Indian Springs
43.5 vs 32.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Tunnel Mills II
RVs to 35 ft vs 30 ft · listed from $18 vs $99/night
Read comparison →Where Skillman fits
- 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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