Nebraska National Forest, Bessey Ranger District

Category: Forestry service

Address: 40637 River Loop, Halsey, NE 69142, USA

Phone: +13085332257

Reviews

J M

Jun 4, 2022

Beautifully landscaped and maintained grounds stayed on lot 4 with my 40ft rv. The lot could easily handle a 70ft rig. After the weekenders with their 4 wheelers left. The rest of my days were blissfully quiet.

Stacy Adams

Oct 19, 2021

Beautiful place to drop in. Relaxing and quiet. Loved the loup river flowing all along the road.

Pamela Bergstrom

Oct 18, 2021

Wonderful place to bring the whole family! We had a family reunion here years ago and it was wonderful. Wonderful trails to go hiking on and so much to explore.

Dean

Aug 25, 2020

Largest hand-planted forest in the U.S. Beautiful place, nice camping areas, an abundance of wildlife, with the Middle Loup River flowing adjacent to it. Climb the Scott Fire Lookout Tower for a spectacular 10 mile 360° view!

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Questions & Answers

What is the widest width allowed to get on the trails?

Daniel Wilkin | Apr 22, 2021
Cooper Reichman | Apr 23, 2021

60 inches is the widest your ATV/UTV are able to be.

How many acres?

RD Doose | Apr 23, 2019
Greg Wright | Apr 24, 2019

About 90,000

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Is it ok to camp anywhere or just designated areas, I'd like to backpack hiking and camp off the trail somewhere.

Shannon Streeter | Jun 26, 2021
Brad Novak | Jun 27, 2021

Designated areas for camping

We're bringing a side-by-side (Polaris General). Are helmets required with this? Thanks!

Amy Peters | May 27, 2021
Leon Anderson | May 28, 2021

No helmets are not required. Neither are masks. Trails are 64 inch maximum width. Great fun!

Does this section allow for dispersed camping?

Michael Gish | Apr 22, 2020
Sarah Mullins | Apr 23, 2020

Yes, you just need to be atleast 100ft off any roads.

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Is the tower used for fire watch anymore. I would like to visit it when someone is up there.

Daryl Jorgensen | Apr 22, 2020
Emily Dailey Stacy | Apr 23, 2020

No one man's it but you can go climb it anytime.

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Is the Bessey Ranger District Bunkhouse really a bunkhouse? What arrangements are there for couples?

Andrew Sakschek | Jul 26, 2021
Becky Walker | Jul 27, 2021

how do i get information on the 4 H camp cabin rentals in the Bessey district in NE?

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Are you having a wreath making class?

Marilyn Miller | Apr 23, 2019
Angel Maldonado | Apr 24, 2019

The Nebraska 4H camp has a wreath class

Where's the best place to Camp four to six horses bessey National Forest

Rick Andrews | Apr 23, 2019
Nancy Harrold | Apr 24, 2019

You would have to call National Forest Service Bessey Ranger District 308-533-2257

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