Campsite #13 at Bessey Rec Complex Campground, NE

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Campsite #13

6 reviews
8 people
35 ft Back-In
2 fair
13
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Campsite #13 Features: Back-In parking, 30 amp hookup, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site

Campsite Reviews (5)

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@DJS1A12C4CF0AA · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #13
Pleasantly surprised in this campground. This is a hidden gem!!
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@MaryJane354A06 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #13
Quiet campground during the week after all the ATVs have left after the weekend. However, they are generally polite and shut down by dark unless they go out on night rides but still not excessively noisy. Love to just sit out, relax with the wind blowing through the pines . or walk to the lake to just enjoy nature Seem to be short of staff this summer but they are putting forth effort to keep the grounds looking nice and the bathhouse clean.
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@MaryJane354A06 · Camped on May 30, 2023 at Campsite #13
Have camped at Bessey for years and keep coming back. The camp spots are kept clean and repaired. Love drinking my coffee under the pines in the mornings. Thanks to all the people that worked to keep the fires of last fall from claiming the nursery and campground. Staff always helpful and polite. Missed a camp host this last trip. They are always a joy to visit with.
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@KarlE410F0AD5B · Camped on Jun 17, 2022 at Campsite #13
The staff was very courteous and helpful. The spot was great. Loved getting back to the Sandhills.
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@StevenB920 · Camped on Jun 16, 2021 at Campsite #13
There were a lot of ATV's throughout the campground and some of the owners were very inconsiderate of others camping there. They did not follow traffic rules and made a lot of noise long after dark. Several of the larger campers had 2 air conditioners running on 30 Amp service which caused the power to go out several times in the entire campground. Kudos to the ranger who finally shut them down so that the rest of us could still have power on some very hot days. The forest is beautiful and there are a lot of things to do in the area. The park was immaculate and workers very friendly. Excellent tour of the nursery. If you are from the city you may not like all the train noise since they do go by often. We were used to it so it wasn't an issue for us. All in all it was a great experience and would do it again. We would suggest going during the week and avoiding the weekends for a quieter visit.
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