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157 reviews
The Bessey Recreation Complex is praised for its spacious and clean campsites, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff. Many visitors enjoyed the beautiful hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and the overall serene environment, especially during weekdays when it was quieter. However, noise from nearby trains and ATVs can be disruptive, particularly on weekends, and some reviewers noted cleanliness issues in the showers and bathrooms. Overall, it's considered a hidden gem for campers seeking a rustic experience in the Nebraska Sandhills.
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June 10, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: CEDR
Have camped at Bessey for years and keep coming back. The camp spots are kept clean and repaired. Love drinking my coffee under the pines in the mornings. Thanks to all the people that worked to keep the fires of last fall from claiming the nursery and campground. Staff always helpful and polite. Missed a camp host this last trip. They are always a joy to visit with.
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June 5, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: HRWD
Rangers and campers were extremely helpful and courteous! We will definitely be coming back to stay again.
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September 29, 2022
A nice reprieve from the Nebraska farmland and grass Sandhills. This small forested area is a hidden little gem.
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September 9, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
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September 9, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: RVLP
Nice park we were a little close to our neighbor
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August 31, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: CEDR
Exactly as described and better! Cole was excellent as our tour guide for the Nursery! Sandhills are massive just under 100,000 acres! Beautiful scenery from on top of the Ranger tower! Great times there and wished that we had more time!
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August 17, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: RVLP
Great location, easily accessible. First site assigned didn't work for us as there was a semi-steep rise which would have caused our waste & exhaust pipes to drag had we pulled or backed fully into the site. We were quickly & easily reassigned with no issues. There were walking paths & a beautiful stream next to our site. The only drawback wee the showers/restrooms which were unacceptably dirty & wet on the floors. We have visited other Recreation.gov campgrounds & these facilities are never properly vented leaving them extremely hot in the summer. Bessy was no exception. In addition at Bessy there were many tent campers &, I believe, outside rafters using the facilities leaving dirt & mud on the floors. Even after seeing cleaners in the morning the condition wa not resolved
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August 10, 2022 Stayed at: 038, Loop: CEDR
Nice campsite overall. We loved the river running right through the middle. Our boys and canine loved swimming in it during the heat of the afternoon. We enjoyed taking walks around the campsite and across the pedestrian bridge. We will camp here again the next time we visit this area of Nebraska.
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July 28, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
Excellent site with some shade. Very nice facility with nice paths, picnic areas, etc. Only drawback was the proximity to train tracks and the need for the trains to blow their whistle as they went through an intersection. The traffic tapered off as the evening progressed, but none of the sites were exempt from the noise.
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July 26, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: RVLP
Beautiful property with friendly staff.
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40637 River Loop, Halsey, NE 69142 United States
Elevation: 828 ft
From Interstate 80, travel north from North Platte, Nebraska on U.S. Hwy 83 for 65 mi to Thedford, Nebraska. Continue East for 16 mi on Nebraska Hwy 2, then South .5 mi from Hwy 2 on State Spur 86B.
Bessey Recreation Complex is accessible via U.S. Hwy 83, which is approximately 65 miles south from Interstate 80 at North Platte, Nebraska. Nebraska Hwy 2 provides access east from Thedford, Nebraska, continuing to the campground.
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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