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About Bessey Recreation Complex
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
Josh B
VerifiedDecember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: HRWD
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Judy L
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CEDR
Beautiful park. Secluded spots. Loved it. We loved the train going by at night.
Terry P
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: RVLP
The Rangers and Staff are great !!!! Riding trails are the best !!! The facilities, camp sites, and over all appearance is very pristine. It is my favorite place to go !!!
Karl E
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CEDR
The staff was very courteous and helpful. The spot was great. Loved getting back to the Sandhills.
Pam V
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
Love the campground. Hope to come back again someday.
Hayley K
VerifiedJuly 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: HRWD
This campground is absolutely gorgeous and the sites are large. BUT there is a train that runs through every hour or so throughout the night and there were people up partying well past midnight so it was quite loud. This is not a quiet campground.
Dan M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: RVLP
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Tammy K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: RVLP
Beautiful property with friendly staff.
Lori I
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
Excellent site with some shade. Very nice facility with nice paths, picnic areas, etc. Only drawback was the proximity to train tracks and the need for the trains to blow their whistle as they went through an intersection. The traffic tapered off as the evening progressed, but none of the sites were exempt from the noise.
Geoffrey H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: CEDR
Nice campsite overall. We loved the river running right through the middle. Our boys and canine loved swimming in it during the heat of the afternoon. We enjoyed taking walks around the campsite and across the pedestrian bridge. We will camp here again the next time we visit this area of Nebraska.
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
