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 (114)
What Guests Are Saying
Bessey Recreation Complex is a beautiful campground in the Nebraska Sandhills, featuring well-maintained facilities, scenic views, and access to various outdoor activities like biking, fishing, and hiking. Many visitors appreciated the friendly staff and clean amenities, although some noted noise from ATVs and trains, which can disrupt the experience. Overall, it offers a great environment for outdoor enthusiasts, making it a popular choice for camping and recreation.
What Guests Are Saying
Bessey Recreation Complex is a beautiful campground in the Nebraska Sandhills, featuring well-maintained facilities, scenic views, and access to various outdoor activities like biking, fishing, and hiking. Many visitors appreciated the friendly staff and clean amenities, although some noted noise from ATVs and trains, which can disrupt the experience. Overall, it offers a great environment for outdoor enthusiasts, making it a popular choice for camping and recreation.
Review Summary
Anna M
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CEDR
Loved camping there. We had paid for the whole weekend and ended up moving closer to family. It was a lot easier for the last day there.
william h
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: RVLP
Loud trains all day & night. Very crowded with ATV's. Some sites had 7 tents with 5-6 trucks.
Lots of young kids driving the ATV's without supervision through the campground. No camp host.
No noise control, ATV's were up & down the roads until 2:30am. Would never go back here.
Jesse C
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: RVLP
Very clean and beautiful campground. Only stayed one night in a 50 amp site near the river. We loved the site even though we did not have water or sewer connections. Works very well for a short stay in our 37 ft. Jayco fifth wheel.
Matthew L
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CEDR
We had so much fun riding 4 wheelers. It’s sad how many trees have been lost and the uncertainty of them being replaced.
Pam V
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
We've camped here before and loved it this time just as much as the other times.
Daniel M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
Very impressed with OHV trails. Beautiful. Well maintained campground. Absolutely a great place to camp and explore.
Roger H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CEDR
Very nice area, just don’t be surprised by the trains passing throughout the entire night.
Jerome K
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CEDR
The local Forrest Ranger (Bubba) was Excellent in his assistance with our needs, as always.
Drew F
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CEDR
The complex was beautiful. My only problem was that the site they gave me was extremely unlevel and it was almost unusable for a travel trailer. It took almost 30 leveling blocks to just get it "close enough".
Whitney G
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: HRWD
Scenic with river and trees. Our campsite was pull through and spacious. Would definitely stay here again.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.9006 / -100.299
Elevation: 828 feet
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: June 4, 2026
