Skillman Horse Campground
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
California · Camping · Near Nevada City
Skillman Horse Campground
- 17
- sites
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Skillman Horse Campground open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Tahoe National Forest.
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Agency alert covering Tahoe National Forest · Order 17-25-05 · USFS · Tahoe National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Tahoe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 17 sites for RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 4,439 ft
- Yuba River Ranger DistrictTahoe National Forest
Skillman Horse Campground is a campground in California at about 4,439 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after The Rustic Table
Restaurant
Open after 6If it rains Firehouse Number 1 Museum
Museum
In town
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More in Nevada CityBest time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Skillman Horse Campground
Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
47° / 34°
12 wet
Feb
45° / 33°
12 wet
Mar
48° / 35°
13 wet
Apr
52° / 37°
11 wet
May
61° / 46°
8 wet
Jun
70° / 54°
3 wet
Jul
78° / 63°
1 wet
Aug
77° / 62°
1 wet
Sep
73° / 57°
2 wet
Oct
63° / 48°
5 wet
Nov
51° / 39°
9 wet
Dec
45° / 34°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Canyon Ap, CA, 5.2 mi away at 5,276 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Skillman Horse Campground
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