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NRSO |
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Skillman Campground caters to campers with horses, but is available to groups and individuals without horses as well. It is located in the Tahoe National Forest near Nevada City and three historic mining towns. |
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From Nevada City, travel east on Highway 20 for 14 miles. Turn right into Skillman and then left at the first road. Continue to the campground. From Interstate 80, take the Highway 20 exit and drive 12 miles west toward Nevada City. Turn left into Skillman and make a left at the first road to reach the campground. |
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Skillman Campground specializes in equestrian camping. Horse corrals, water troughs and hitching racks are found in the campground. Site 4 has two corrals and sites 7, 9, 13 and 15 have one corral each. Each single site can accommodate up to six people, four horses and two vehicles. A group area is made up of five smaller sites, that can accommodate 36 people altogether, as well as 24 horses and 12 vehicles. Large trucks and trailers will require the space of multiple cars. |
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SKILLMAN |
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75485 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75485&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231 (voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD). Utility hookups and showers are not available First-come, first-served sites may be available through late September In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe National Forest will assess an additional $5 vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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The campground is situated in a forest of cedar and Douglas fir trees, at an elevation of 3,700 feet. |
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The Pioneer Trail stretches 25 miles through the Tahoe National Forest and can be accessed from the campground. The popular path was designated a National Recreation Trail in 2003. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing are favorite activities on this popular trail. |