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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
Gary T
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: RVLP
Just stayed 1 night but the park was nice. No problems and the scenery was beautiful.
Bradley W
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: RVLP
Campsites are across river from a very active train tracks. This resulted in all throughout the night (on 15 minute schedules at some points) train horns. Also the hiking trails were overgrown requiring trekking polls to hold back the sticker bushes and 3 ft tall weeds.
Rebecca J
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: HRWD
Quiet area, great walking trail. Just a nice relaxing place!
Susan H
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CEDR
Nice secluded site!
Brendan W
VerifiedAugust 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CEDR
Great sites. Spacious and well kept!
Robert B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CEDR
This campground is located adjacent to busy railroad tracks 24 hours a day. It's open forest canopy was welcome and our site was reasonably level. We were glad to have the electric hookup.
Cynthia K
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: RVLP
We had 4 lots & enjoyed being close to each other. Everyone loved the trails. Bathrooms/showers were clean most of the time. The weekends they weren't as clean which was probably because no one cleaned then & a lot of people were using them. All in, a good time & good place to camp.
Peter V
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: RVLP
The campground was very nice and shady. We were located fairly close to the dump station, but there was no smell which is always appreciated. The campground was quiet during night hours. Only negative was the constant trains and they are VERY loud.
Bob M
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: HRWD
Excellent campground in the middle of beautiful scenery. Do a river trip when in the area!!!
Dan M
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: RVLP
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
