Bessey Recreation Complex
Its 47 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site (Non-Electric): $15 per night. Bessey Recreation Complex is a National Forest campground near Halsey, Nebraska.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 50 ft
- Max RV length
Bessey Recreation Complex sits inside Nebraska National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site (Non-Electric): $15 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 47
- Tent sites
- 14
- Group sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- 8
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 50 amp
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Dump station
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, dump station, and fire rings.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
47 sites in 5 loops; 10 pull-through; 28 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 50 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRP01 | BESSEY RECREATION | Group standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop BESSEY RECREATION, site GRP01 |
| 002 | CEDR | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book loop CEDR, site 002 |
| 003 | CEDR | Standard electric | 27 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 003 |
| 004 | CEDR | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 004 |
| 005 | CEDR | Standard nonelectric | 50 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 005 |
| 006 | CEDR | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 006 |
| 007 | CEDR | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 007 |
| 008 | CEDR | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 008 |
| 009 | CEDR | Standard electric | 30 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 009 |
| 010 | CEDR | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Not on record | Book loop CEDR, site 010 |
| 011 | CEDR | Standard electric | 30 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 011 |
| 012 | CEDR | Standard electric | 30 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 012 |
| 013 | CEDR | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 013 |
| 036 | CEDR | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Yes | Book loop CEDR, site 036 |
| 037 | CEDR | Standard electric | 30 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 037 |
| 037A | CEDR | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 037A |
| 038 | CEDR | Tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 038 |
| 041 | CEDR | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 041 |
| 042 | CEDR | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 042 |
| 043 | CEDR | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 043 |
| 044 | CEDR | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop CEDR, site 044 |
| 039 | FSPD | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Parallel | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop FSPD, site 039 |
| 040 | FSPD | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop FSPD, site 040 |
| 014 | HRWD | Standard electric | 45 ft | Pull-through | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop HRWD, site 014 |
| 015 | HRWD | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop HRWD, site 015 |
| 016 | HRWD | Tent only nonelectric | 35 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop HRWD, site 016 |
| 017 | HRWD | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop HRWD, site 017 |
| 018 | HRWD | Tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop HRWD, site 018 |
| 019 | HRWD | Tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop HRWD, site 019 |
| 020 | HRWD | Tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop HRWD, site 020 |
| 021 | HRWD | Tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop HRWD, site 021 |
| 022 | HRWD | Tent only nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop HRWD, site 022 |
| 023A | HRWD | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop HRWD, site 023A |
| 023 | RVLP | Standard electric | 27 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 023 |
| 024 | RVLP | Standard electric | 30 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 024 |
| 024A | RVLP | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 024A |
| 025 | RVLP | Standard electric | 30 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 025 |
| 026 | RVLP | Standard electric | 25 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 026 |
| 027 | RVLP | Standard electric | 27 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 027 |
| 028 | RVLP | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 028 |
| 029 | RVLP | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 029 |
| 030 | RVLP | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop RVLP, site 030 |
| 031 | RVLP | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 031 |
| 032 | RVLP | Standard electric | 50 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 032 |
| 033 | RVLP | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 033 |
| 034 | RVLP | Standard electric | 35 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book loop RVLP, site 034 |
| 035 | RVLP | Standard electric | 27 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | Yes | Full | Book loop RVLP, site 035 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,850 ft
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Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Bessey Recreation Complex?
Sites at Bessey Recreation Complex are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234120).
How much does it cost to camp at Bessey Recreation Complex?
Camping at Bessey Recreation Complex costs Single Site (Non-Electric): $15 per night.
How many campsites does Bessey Recreation Complex have?
Bessey Recreation Complex has 47 campsites, including 14 tent sites and 1 group site. 8 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Bessey Recreation Complex?
Yes, 8 sites are designated accessible at Bessey Recreation Complex.
Does Bessey Recreation Complex have RV hookups?
Some sites at Bessey Recreation Complex have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 50 feet and there is a dump station.
Are there pull-through sites at Bessey Recreation Complex?
Recreation.gov lists 10 pull-through sites at Bessey Recreation Complex.
Is there drinking water at Bessey Recreation Complex?
Yes, Bessey Recreation Complex has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Bessey Recreation Complex?
Bessey Recreation Complex is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Bessey Recreation Complex
More campgrounds: camping near Halsey and campgrounds in Thomas.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, fireRings, dumpStation, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29