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About Bessey Recreation Complex
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Michael B
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: RVLP
Everything was well maintained. There was always staff cleaning, mowing or taking care of the park. I recommend this place.
Dan B
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: HRWD
The campsites are spacious and well spaced. I encourage you to hike to the Scott Fire Lookout Tower. There is a public shower in the picnic bathrooms.
Terry P
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: RVLP
great place !!!!
John M
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: RVLP
We had a great time even though it was very hot, plenty of trees and enough breeze to make it easier to cope with the heat.
The riding trails were in pretty good shape so we rode every day and some day's twice. Just make sure you have enough water to stay hydrated.
Will definitely be back again.
Bonnie B
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CEDR
Very nice campground. Clean and well kept. Only complaint was of the biting flies...not the campgrounds fault. Very enjoyable stay.
Terry P
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: RVLP
Cellular Svc poor
Steven B
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CEDR
There were a lot of ATV's throughout the campground and some of the owners were very inconsiderate of others camping there. They did not follow traffic rules and made a lot of noise long after dark. Several of the larger campers had 2 air conditioners running on 30 Amp service which caused the power to go out several times in the entire campground. Kudos to the ranger who finally shut them down so that the rest of us could still have power on some very hot days. The forest is beautiful and there are a lot of things to do in the area. The park was immaculate and workers very friendly. Excellent tour of the nursery. If you are from the city you may not like all the train noise since they do go by often. We were used to it so it wasn't an issue for us. All in all it was a great experience and would do it again. We would suggest going during the week and avoiding the weekends for a quieter visit.
Bobbi A
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
We had so much fun here! There were lots of trails, a beautiful river and mulberry trees! We enjoyed a nice shower and the electrical hook ups were welcome after several days of no electric!
Wyatt B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: HRWD
A great place to camp when wanting to ride atv trails
Jim K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: HRWD
Beautiful campground we loved it! We were not impressed with the deep gravel in the camp site. It was on a slope so it was slick and hard to walk on. Also the neighboring campsite had 5 puppies in an outside kennel which was very annoying.
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
