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About Bessey Recreation Complex
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (142)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Joy H
VerifiedAugust 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.
Kayla W
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CEDR
It was the perfect place for our wedding!!!!
DEYI J
VerifiedOctober 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.
Mona D
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: RVLP
Very nice campground.
Nathan V
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: RVLP
Bathroom and showers were closed.
Vickie R
VerifiedOctober 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.
Theodore T
VerifiedOctober 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.
Patricia H
VerifiedDecember 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.
Rosemary J
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: RVLP
Reasonably pretty park and some nice sites. Construction going on and it’s kind of a big mess. One lane road with traffic light to get in and out. Giving 3 stars because of the filthy shower building/bathrooms. Everyone but us driving noisy ATVs around. Between that and constant train whistles this is not the place if you want peace and quiet.
Ron H
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CEDR
Location was nice with plenty of trees separating the location from other sites. The actual park and trails were disappointing due to all of the trees being destroyed by a forest fire.
Location Bessey Recreation Complex
Address:
40637 River Loop
Halsey, NE, 69142
United States
From Interstate 80, travel north from North Platte, Nebraska on U.S. Hwy 83 for 65 miles to Thedford, Nebraska. Continue East for 16 miles on Nebraska Hwy 2, then South .05 miles 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.
Elevation: 828 feet
1.8 mi drive to downtown Halsey (about 3 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- The main restroom facilities and showers will be closed seasonally. Vault toliets are available year round.
- Only 1 trailer per site. A camper is considered a trailer. Additional trailers may be parked in the large day use parking lot. The group area is the exception.
- Keep off-road vehicles, cars and trailers on gravel.
- Off-road vehicles can only be ridden to the trailhead and back within the campground.
- Double camping in sites is prohibited. No more than two tents per site. The group area is the exception.
- Only 2 cars may park at one campsite. The group area is the exception.
- Some sites are tent only. If you have a camper, please make sure you reserve a camper site.
- Campsite must be occupied the first night.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Horse corrals not available at the Bessey Recreation Complex. Horses are allowed and corrals are available at Natick and Whitetail Campgrounds.
- Click here for more information about the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands.
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Last updated: September 16, 2026
