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About Bessey Recreation Complex
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Nancy S
May 12, 2026
Sites were very unlevel. Noise from construction, train and road were crazy loud
Clint H
May 19, 2026
We enjoy fishing in th pond, spending time splashing around in the river, exploring and hking to the fire tower. I am hoping that the tower is rebuilt soon.
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.
Bob P
VerifiedJune 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
Michael M
VerifiedJune 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.
Dana G
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: RVLP
A wonderful campground, very well maintained , very clean bathrooms
Wesley S
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: RVLP
Good
Wesley P
VerifiedJune 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.
Luke D
VerifiedJune 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.
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
