About Whitetail Campground
Located in the southeastern corner of the Bessey Ranger District on the Dismal River, this 10-site campground has a hand pump for water, nine horse corrals, picnic tables, fire rings, and modern vault toilets. It is situated on the OHV trail system. No electricity is available.
- Fees: $15.00 per night to be paid within 30 minutes of arrival. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided at the entrance.
- Managed by: USFS - Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
- Where: 7 mi south of Halsey, NE · 41.79661, -100.26461
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Campground Loop C | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Whitetail / Weggener | ATV road | at camp | 1.0 mi |
| Dismal River Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 9.2 mi |
| 119 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 0.9 mi |
| 118 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 1.5 mi |
| 120 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.1 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.