About Nebraska National Forest At Halsey
There are two distinct areas of the Nebraska National Forest. One section is situated in the northwest panhandle south and [west of Chadron](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recreation/recarea/?recid=10615), while the other is located near Halsey in central Nebraska. Both offer unique recreation opportunities in the wide open spaces of Nebraska. The Halsey portion of the Nebraska National Forest is managed by the Bessey Ranger District. This unique area encompassed by the Nebraska Sandhills. The Sandhills region is one of the largest contiguous and least-disturbed prairies in all of the United States. The Sandhills are home to a large complement of wildlife: birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals Sites to visit include the [Bessey Nursery](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recreation/recarea/?recid=82884), [Scott Lookout…
- Managed by: Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands, FS
- Where: in Halsey, NE · 41.9029, -100.2691
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessey Rec Area Loop | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 0.4 mi |
| FR 264_0.4L | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Scott Lookout | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Dismal River Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 9.2 mi |
| Powerline Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.8 mi | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Bessey Recreation Complex and Campground 1.6 mi
- Whitetail Campground 7.3 mi
- Natick Campground 7.6 mi