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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 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.
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June 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.
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June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: RVLP
Great location, clean, very reasonable, lots of outdoor activities,
Downside is the noisy ATV traffic on weekends. Also need more 50 amp sites
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June 18, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: HRWD
Campsites are well kept. Bathrooms were reasonably clean and easy to locate. Popular with ORV users who don't always abide by quiet hours regulations for no ORV use so can be noisy even past midnight.
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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: RVLP
A wonderful campground, very well maintained , very clean bathrooms
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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 032, Loop: RVLP
Good
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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: HRWD
Your camp hosts are amazing. We loved our camp site. Trails were fun. Adding more 50 amp hookups should be priority.
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June 30, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: RVLP
Trails need to be one way as it is dangerous having 2 way traffic in many spots. We had 2 incidents while visiting. Place has potential to be safe and great simply needs designated trail directions.
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July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CEDR
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July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
Our campsite was amazing. Had space between sites not on top of each other. But kids on 4 wheelers kept circling the campsite. Got very annoying. Never did see the camp host .
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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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