About this campground
There are two distinct areas of the Nebraska National Forest. One section is situated in the northwest panhandle south and west of Chadron, while the other is located near Halsey in central Nebraska. Both offer unique recreation opportunities in the wide open spaces of Nebraska. The Halsey portion of the Nebraska National Forest is managed by the Bessey Ranger District. This unique area encompassed by the Nebraska Sandhills. The Sandhills region is one of the largest contiguous and least-disturbed prairies in all of the United States. The Sandhills are home to a large complement of wildlife: birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals Sites to visit include the Bessey Nursery, Scott Lookout Tower, the Middle Loup River, the Dismal River OHV Trail, campgrounds for horses and OHV users, the beautiful Bessey Recreation Area, and acres of wide open spaces.
Activities
- BIKING
- CAMPING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HUNTING
- OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
- PICNICKING
- RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HORSE CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Samuel R. McKelvie National ForestNebraska National Forests and Grasslands68 mi
- Randall Creek Recreation AreaLake Francis Case118 mi
- WeigandLewis and Clark Lake152 mi
- Cedar Pass CampgroundBadlands National Park153 mi
- Nebraska National Forest at ChadronNebraska National Forests and Grasslands153 mi
- LEFT TAILRACELake Sharpe154 mi
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