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Bessey Recreation Complex & Campground
Nebraska National Forest
Write a Review 40637 River Loop Halsey, NE 69142 303-533-2257 308-432-0300 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 41.9001, -100.2985
Overview of Bessey Recreation Complex & Campground
Last Price Paid: $12
Reported by Kent on 8/21/2023
Longest RV Reported: 31 feet (Class A)
Reported by Todd & Karla on 9/24/2019
Number of Sites 48
Reservations yes
Elevation 2,690 ft / 819 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 40 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Bessey Recreation Complex & Campground 12 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/28/2022
“Overall nice place”
Reviewed 9/28/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We reserved site 3 in the cedar loop. We would choose a different site if we stayed again: fairly significant front to rear slope but just slightly unlevel otherwise. Site 4 was immediately adjacent with little privacy, but fortunately no one used it while we were there. There were much better sites, 27 and higher, down by the river, b... more
We reserved site 3 in the cedar loop. We would choose a different site if we stayed again: fairly significant front to rear slope but just slightly unlevel otherwise. Site 4 was immediately adjacent with little privacy, but fortunately no one used it while we were there. There were much better sites, 27 and higher, down by the river, but they were also closer to the train tracks, with trains every 30 minutes or so, as noted in other reviews. Otherwise it was nice and quiet and a nice stay. In September, there were a lot of sand burs our dogs picked up in the grass.
Bathhouse was decent for a forest service campground and doubled as a tornado shelter.
We would consider staying again, but would choose a different site.
JP5768 would stay here again
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“NIce site for a night.”
Reviewed 8/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Nice wooded area. The site was fairly level if you moved to one side. I did not use the bath house. There was train noise but did not bother us.
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Kent would stay here again
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“Very Quiet”
Reviewed 6/28/2022
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 37 |
| RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
This is a nice campground! The bath/showers are clean with plenty of hot water. Sites are nice. Not all are level.
There are trains near but they did not bother us.
The campground is wooded and very pretty.
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T-Mobile 4G
Rosebud's Travels would stay here again
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“Trains ruin an otherwise nice campground.”
Reviewed 9/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
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What would otherwise be an awesome destination park in Nebraska gets 2 stars due to the frequent and repetitive train horns for the tracks that cross the park entrance road. Being woken once per hour all night long is not what National Parks should be about. I found it ironic that the park has signage throughout about quiet hours and g... more
What would otherwise be an awesome destination park in Nebraska gets 2 stars due to the frequent and repetitive train horns for the tracks that cross the park entrance road. Being woken once per hour all night long is not what National Parks should be about. I found it ironic that the park has signage throughout about quiet hours and generator use but somehow there is no solution to the obnoxious horn blasts sometimes twice per hour throughout the night that permeate the entire park. Put automatic gates on the crossing like cities do throughout the country and this campground would be 5 stars.
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AT&T 4G
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“Better than Expected!!”
Reviewed 7/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Spent 2 nights here, very scenic area. That alone gives it 5*. Yes, there's ATV noise, many trains blowing the horn, but plenty to do. Nice spot in the River loop for river swimming. Shower houses clean.
We had fun floating down the Middle Loup River. Wish I could have played some golf.
DrBob806 would stay here again
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“Beautiful but noisy…”
Reviewed 7/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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We are fairly new campers, and didn’t realize the popularity of ATV/OHV vehicles. Additionally, this campground is close to a train crossing and there are LOTS of trains day and night. We did enjoy driving out to and climbing the fire tower. Fascinating story about this national forest. Glad we went, but won’t stay there again.
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AT&T 4G
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“Enjoyed our stay”
Reviewed 5/7/2021
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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August of 2020. We had reserved our site online, the office was closed. We went right to our spot and set up, very simple. We enjoyed the campground. We went to the look out tower, worth the hike up the stairs. Apparently this is a very popular spot for ATVs so that was a little annoying, we just aren't used to that noise. For the most... more
August of 2020. We had reserved our site online, the office was closed. We went right to our spot and set up, very simple. We enjoyed the campground. We went to the look out tower, worth the hike up the stairs. Apparently this is a very popular spot for ATVs so that was a little annoying, we just aren't used to that noise. For the most part, they respected the quiet hours. We also went to nearby Thedford for some golf.
Cyboron’s would stay here again
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“We extended our stay from 1 night to 3”
Reviewed 2/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 34 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
This was a much needed stop for us so we stayed longer than planned. We are so thankful we did. We took advantage of our time here to make a video of the campground.
https://youtu.be/B8UCyd7Y6TI
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“Great place to spend the night”
Reviewed 9/24/2019
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 on Cedar Loop |
| RV Length: | 31' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
We were there the day after Labor Day. We had pretty much the run of the park. Didn't even know until that day that Nebraska had a National Forest and we're from Kansas. The topography is cool as well. Instead of sand dunes they have sand hills. Nothing we've seen before. The park has water at the entrance and they provide the hose. Th... more
We were there the day after Labor Day. We had pretty much the run of the park. Didn't even know until that day that Nebraska had a National Forest and we're from Kansas. The topography is cool as well. Instead of sand dunes they have sand hills. Nothing we've seen before. The park has water at the entrance and they provide the hose. They do have trains that run along the park between the highway and the park. We were awakened by train whistles 5 times between 12 and 1 am. Electric was 30 amp and they have a dump station. We found a trail head that ran to the forest fire lookout tower. Three miles to that tower. It was late so we decided to drive there instead. You can climb the tower to the top. There are places to sit on the river and put your feet in. Overall great experience.
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Todd & Karla would stay here again
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“Mostly ATVs and crowded”
Reviewed 7/13/2019
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
Overall Rating
Pretty basic forest campground - nothing spectacular,but pleasant enough. Primarily for off-road fun stuff.One loop closer to the water was full when we got there, but we took the last spot with electric as it was getting pretty hot in early June, 2019. I can see the attraction if you have an ATV. Quiet enough with all the activity.
Sandi would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- basketball court
- fishing
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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