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About Bessey Recreation Complex
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
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
Lesa B
VerifiedAugust 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.
James W
VerifiedAugust 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.
Haidee W
VerifiedAugust 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.
William M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
Campground is fine, but the trains going by all night blowing their whistle was a problem.
Frauke D
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: CEDR
Spacious site, clean showers, train nearby
Bonnie C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CEDR
Nice place
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
