Skillman Horse Camp

11/02/2025

Nevada County Woods Riders event this weekend. Fun!

09/07/2025

Official CLOSURE of Skillman Horse camp is October 15 this year, but you can't reserve any campsites online at Recreation.gov after September 30. If you wish to camp anytime beyond September 30, the sites are first come, first served. But, the closure date isn't set in stone. Sometimes when the weather is nice, TNF will extend the October 15 date. If we get an early snow, they will close it earlier. To ensure you can camp after Sept. 30, please call TNF directly, at least three days before you wish to camp.

08/28/2025

Be aware, we are responsible for knowing the fire restrictions.

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within or...

08/24/2025

WATER SHORTAGE UPDATE!! Sat., August 27, 2025:
The water shortage is still in affect. The spring is producing some water which is being captured in the storage tank, BUT it took 24 hours to capture 750 gallons. As of today, the valve that allows water to flow to the spigots in the campground is open, but the rate of flow is low. We filled the 100 gallon water trough. The plan is to check the water level in the storage tank again this coming week. Watch for the signs! Limited supply of water available and WATER IS FOR STOCK ONLY! Please be aware that the spring may not provide enough water for everyone, so bring water for you and your stock. (Photo: Magic Rabbit XY)

08/23/2025

EVERYONE! If you have a group coming up to camp and will be taking most (of all) of the camp sites for a few days, be sure to let us know so we can put you on the list of important updates and alerts for wildfire, water availability, road issues, etc. Please email [email protected] and we will add you to the ALERT LIST. Thank you.

08/23/2025

WATER SHORTAGE FROM THE SPRING. Due to a shortage from the spring that supplies Skillman campground with water, there will be little or no water available for use while camping. Please bring adequate water for stock and humans.
Two Gold Country Trails Council members (thank you ,Mary and Jerry) did some trouble shooting on Friday. It was discovered that the large storage tank was empty. The storage outflow valve has been closed, in hopes that the tank will fill. The plan is to check it this evening and tomorrow morning to determine the rate of fill. It has yet to be determined if there will be any water for the rest of the camping season. We will keep you posted.

08/14/2025

Tri-Cities Horsemen's Association will be having their annual Skillman campout and rides Sept. 19 - 22, 2025. When GCTC sponsored the extra manure dumpster at Skillman, Tri-Cities made a donation! Thank you!!

08/12/2025

Bears of all sizes regularly visit Skillman camp. Keep your food safely stashed (a bear box is best) and away from horses. If your horses are not in one of the 16 permanent horse pens (built by Gold Country Trails Council), keep your horses securely tied and/or in solid portable and anchored fencing. A stand-alone electric fence corral is not recommended, but an electric strand in addition to a solid pen is a good deterrent. Put a bear bell on your horse when trail riding. Carry bear spray and know how to use it before you head out to bear country. Keep it readily accessible. Trust your horse! Horses have a keen sense of smell and can detect bears before you do.