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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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August 4, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: HRWD
If you have an ATV this would be a good place to camp. If not, the noise & dust will drive you crazy! And - there is also a train nearby!
Also, the ticks were horrendous! We had to put out chairs under the 5th wheel overhang on the road to avoid them.
We tried to hike the trail, but it had burned in the past so there was nothing and no animals to see. It was hot, dry, and dusty. We will not be back.
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August 12, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RVLP
Beautiful campground in the Nebraska Sandhills. Campsites are well spaced, and most are very well shaded. The shower house is nice but unfortunately when we used it late at night it wasn’t very clean. My only recommendation would be to have a shower hose so you could clean/wash the floor down when in use. I also wish the spare truck/trailers could be parked in the site (if room allows on parking pad.) I understand if the sites are too small, but many are plenty big enough. Overall a great experience and a hidden gem!
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August 18, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: HRWD
We arrived after dark and left early the next morning so our experience with this campground was very limited. However, Upon arrival around 9pm, 3 young boys were riding motor cross bikes in the camping loop. While our site was a large pull through, the other sites were very small and crowded together. At best, this campground provided a safe camping spot with full hookup in a very rural area of Nebraska. On a positive note, we thoroughly enjoyed taking the old highway route across the Sand Hills of Nebraska. We did not get to meet any of the campground staff.
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October 3, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CEDR
It was the perfect place for our wedding!!!!
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October 4, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RVLP
Nice and clean campground. Well kept and shaded site with electrical outlets. There are free hot showers as well. Only issue is constant train noises.
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October 10, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RVLP
Very nice campground.
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October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: RVLP
Bathroom and showers were closed.
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October 15, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RVLP
Great place, good showers, nice trees, right near the river but those trains.....they roll through and honk their horns about every hour.....all night long.
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October 21, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: CEDR
Campsite was great. I felt like I was camping in the mountains but I was only 4 hours away from home.
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December 1, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RVLP
Lovely campground and friendly host. But off road vehicles driving too fast and racing motors
In the campground was very annoying. Spoiled our relaxing evening.
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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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