| Location | Halsey, Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $15–$125/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (110 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 50 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 20A / 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 33 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Bessey Recreation Complex, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights143 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights38 sites open for every nightThis weekend · First come, first servedNo reservations, so no live availability
Bessey Recreation Complex is a Recreation.gov campground in Halsey. It lists 33 RV or RV/tent sites and 15 tent sites for rigs up to 50 ft. 26 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a fishing pier or dock, and pets are allowed.
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Last checked Oct 21 on Recreation.gov: availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.
Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 005 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 006 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 009 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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Last checked Oct 21 on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 47 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 023A tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 041 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 043 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 037A standard nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 042 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 044 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 039 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 016 tent only nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (110 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Campsite was great. I felt like I was camping in the mountains but I was only 4 hours away from home.”
“Great place, good showers, nice trees, right near the river but those trains.....they roll through and honk their horns about every hour.....all night long.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): First come, first served. The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations.
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Bessey Recreation Complex sits along the Middle Loup River in Nebraska's Sandhills, a working mix of riparian corridor, shortgrass prairie and the rows of the Charles E. Bessey Nursery the Forest Service's oldest tree nursery that mark the Bessey Ranger District. The river alongside the campground is shallow with a steady current, which makes it well suited to tubing and canoeing, and a seven-acre stocked pond next to the sites supports family fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, trout and catfish from an accessible fishing pier. The campground contains 48 campsites in all: 33 sites set up to accommodate both RVs and tents and 15 tent-only sites, plus one group site; picnic tables, campfire rings and a group picnic area are provided throughout. You'll find seasonal flush toilets and drinking water on site, and electric hookups are available at the group site and several of the standard sites, so setups ranging from walk-in tent campers to families with trailers can be comfortably accommodated. Practical details matter here: campsites are managed first-come, first-serve and fees can be paid through the Recreation.gov app, so plan to have the app on your phone before arrival. The complex is in central/western Nebraska east of Thedford and roughly north of North Platte with services such as restaurants, a grocery and gas about 16 miles west in Thedford, another restaurant in Halsey, and a gas/grocery stop 10 miles east in Dunning. Beyond fishing and river play, the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands region around Bessey offers a range of outdoor options hiking, horse camping and horseback riding, hunting seasons, interpretive programs, RV access and abundant wildlife viewing (prairie chicken, sharp-tailed grouse, mule and white-tailed deer, pronghorn, prairie dogs, turkeys, coyotes and raptors are commonly seen). If you want a higher vantage point, plan a drive or hike up to the Scott Lookout Tower for wide views over the sandhills and prairie surrounding the recreation complex.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| C |
| C |
| $15 |
| 038 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 040 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 022 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 018 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 020 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 021 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 019 tent only nonelectric | C | C | $15 |
| 027 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 002 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 024A standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 033 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 035 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 030 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 032 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 031 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 034 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 010 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 009 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 025 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 037 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 014 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 004 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 007 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 015 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 024 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 036 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 008 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 023 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
| 003 standard electric | C | C | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Bessey Recreation Complex. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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