Natick Campground

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.

Looking to horseback ride off the roads? Here is a map of the gate locations near Natick (it's a work in progress).

Reservations

Campsites cannot be reserved.

General Information

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Livestock must be fed certified weed-free hay. Livestock must be kept in the corrals; portable panels and electric fencing are not allowed. Livestock are not allowed to be in campsites, except for saddling and unsaddling (no more than 30 minutes). Please clean the corrals after use with the wheelbarrow provided and deposit manure in the bunk. Please do not let your dog swim or bathe in the windmill tank as it is there to water the livestock.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

Campsites are $15 dollars per night. Fee envelopes and a collection box are located near the entrance. Please pay your fees within 30 minutes of selecting your site.

Dogs must be under the owner's control at all times.

Light yellow building with brown trim and a tall roofline.

Address: 40637 River Loop Halsey, NE 69142
Phone: 308-533-2257
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday (central time) (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.87500681

Longitude: -100.4122315

Directions

From Thedford, Nebraska: Take Highway 2 east about 17 miles to the forest entrance. At the national forest sign, turn south (right) onto State Spur 86B. Stay on State Spur 86B west for about 1.5 miles, then take Forest Road 212 about 7 miles to the campground.