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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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July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: RVLP
Amazing campground. Staff were helpful and friendly! While it is quiet and pretty remote, there is a train the sounds its horn and its popular with OTVs. This didn’t bother me but might someone else. It was clean and peaceful and it’s pretty cool to be in the sand hills and then BAM! All of a sudden a forest!
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August 1, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: RVLP
We stayed in site 31 with electric. This is a clean campground with lots of room between sites. It's very quiet except for the train noise nearby. Meh, no big deal. Burwell is an adorable little community and is worth the hour drive.
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August 8, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: HRWD
We were only there for 1 night on the way to the Black Hills and 1 night coming home as that was halfway. It was a gem in the middle of our trip. The campground is very nice with electric hookups for the hot humid nights and nice shower houses. The river that runs by the campground is beautiful rolling through the Sandhills and the numerous trains are loud but you get used to them pretty quick. There are a couple of hiking trails and a lot utv traffic. The people were very friendly and it was busy both times we stayed there.
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August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: HRWD
Overall great stay. Showers & ports potties always are in need of cleaning, but it’s to be expected I guess!? Would be nice to have disposable hand towels or air dryers to dry your hands if just going to the bathroom in the shower house.
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August 11, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: RVLP
Nice camping sites that are well maintained and shaded, which is necessary in the heat of the summer.
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August 14, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
Campground is fine, but the trains going by all night blowing their whistle was a problem.
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August 18, 2026 Stayed at: 038, Loop: CEDR
Spacious site, clean showers, train nearby
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August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: CEDR
Nice place
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August 26, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: CEDR
Our site was quite unlevel and there were a number of ATVs, side by sides and four wheelers. We are not accustomed to sharing roads with outdoor enthusiasts.
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August 30, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: HRWD
Great place! Very beautiful! Camp host Rob is great!!
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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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