4.1217 reviewsPrice
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
17 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
17 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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40637 River Loop Halsey, NE 69142
Horse campers are the obvious fit here: 20 corrals, open forest for riding, and the weed-free hay rule keeps things manageable. Non-equestrian tent campers who care about dark skies and don't need potable water will also get their money's worth at $15 a night.
No electric hookups, no potable water, no dump station, and generator noise carries easily between the closely spaced sites, so RVers who rely on any of those will find the nearby Bessey Recreation Area a much better fit. The access road has sand and washout spots that can surpri
Reference information about Natick Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>The Natick Campground is quieter than the Bessey Recreation Complex, and it has 20 corrals for riding stock. This 17-unit campground has a hand pump for water, picnic tables, fire rings, modern vault toilets, and an outstanding view of the night sky. It is situated on the border of the hand-planted forest and the native grasslands, so it is easy to see both using Natick as your home base. No ATV or side-by-side riding is allowed from this campground.</p><p>Looking to horseback ride off the roads? Here is a <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd513090.pdf">map of the gate locations near Natick</a> (it's a work in progress).</p>
The elevation is 2900 feet. The campground stretches along Natick Rd. Although there are Ponderosa pine providing some shade, the lack of middlestory and sites located close to each other, results in poor privacy. This campground features post stalls, a stock water tank and lots of open prairie for riding. NOTE: This campground came on-line after the authors visit. Data provided by the Bessey Ranger District office.
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station is available at Bessey Recreation Area. Facilities Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Vaults: Yes Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Nebraska National Forest 253 Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1 No. Threaded: 0 Comments: The water spigot is a handpump. Water Sports None Hiking: There are no designated trails but the whole forest is open for riding and hiking. Fishing: None
The water spigot is a handpump.
The parking aprons are gravel. An RV waste station is available at Bessey Recreation Area.
From Dunning, NE, take State Rt. 2 west 10 miles to Halsey, NE. Continue west on Rt. 2 for 2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bare right onto Circle Rd. and go 6 miles to Nantick Rd sign. Turn right, onto Nantick Rd. and go 0.7 miles to campground on right. NOTE: Route is based on provided GPS coordinates. Circle and Nantack roads are gravel.
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions for riding and hiking. Daytime temperatures typically range from the mid-70s to low-90s°F, with cool nights dropping into the 40s and 50s. Trails stay accessible and horse corrals see regular use during summer months. Wildlife activity peaks at dawn and dusk. Winters turn cold and dry, with temperatures well below freezing.
Summer most reliable for riding and hiking; comfortable days and cool nights.
Natick Horse Camp is equipped with essential amenities to support equestrian and non-equestrian visitors. The campground features modern vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and a hand pump for non-potable water. It has 20 corrals for riding stock, making it suitable for horse camping. However, potable water and electricity are not available, and the vault toilets are wheelchair accessible. There is no waste station on-site, but an RV waste station is available at the nearby Bessey Recreation Area.
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