Skillman
Its 17 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Skillman is a National Forest campground near Nevada, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 35 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 17
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets and fire rings.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
17 sites; the longest takes a 35 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 01 |
| 02 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 02 |
| 03 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 03 |
| 04 Double | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 04 Double |
| 05 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 05 |
| 06 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 06 |
| 07 | AREA SKILLMAN | Equestrian nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 07 |
| 08 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 08 |
| 09 | AREA SKILLMAN | Equestrian nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 09 |
| 10 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 10 |
| 11 | AREA SKILLMAN | Equestrian nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 11 |
| 12 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 12 |
| 13 | AREA SKILLMAN | Equestrian nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 13 |
| 14 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 14 |
| 15 | AREA SKILLMAN | Equestrian nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 15 |
| 16 | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 16 |
| HOST | AREA SKILLMAN | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site HOST |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,439 ft
39.3184, -120.7919 in Nevada. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Skillman?
Sites at Skillman are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234591).
How many campsites does Skillman have?
Skillman has 17 campsites.
Does Skillman have RV hookups?
No. Skillman has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 35 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Skillman?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Skillman; 12 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Who manages Skillman?
Skillman is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Skillman
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Skillman, in straight-line miles: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 10 miles), Purdon Crossing (swimming hole, 14 miles), and Bridgeport (swimming hole, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- 44
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
- Sites
- 15
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Nevada and campgrounds in Nevada.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, fireRings, toilets, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)