National Forest
Nebraska NF Dispersed - Bessey District
Nebraska National Forest · Halsey, NE
Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
Verify with the local Forest Service ranger district
Forest Service campgrounds vary by district. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and operating dates are set locally and change seasonally. Call the ranger district to confirm.
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Forest Service
Managing agency
- Nebraska National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Halsey, NE
About
Dispersed camping in the Nebraska National Forest, the largest hand-planted forest in the Western Hemisphere. Sandhills grassland meets planted pine forest. Dark sky area with exceptional stargazing.
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Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Nebraska NF Dispersed - Bessey District
Fenceline Trail
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1.3 mi115 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Poison Ivy Trail
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2.9 mi131 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Dismal River Trail
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9.5 mi486 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Scott Lookout
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2.6 mi226 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Powerline Trail
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2.2 mi56 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
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