Dismal River Trail

AKA: Bessey Ranger District, Nebraska National Forest, Halsey Trails, Niobrara River, Whitetail Campground, Natick Campground, Pole Line Trail, Fence Line Trail, Poison Ivy Trail

Summary


Dismal River Trail has about 11 miles of smooth and fast sandy trails and a couple open play areas. Bessey Family Campground has direct trail access, electric hookups, picnic facilities, water pump (May through September), hot showers and river access. Whitetail Campground also provides direct trail access and is located next to the Dismal River but is a primitive facility so come prepared.

{ Last know status: Open | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: November 29, 2017 }

Terrain Experience Level


Expert
Some
Advanced
Some
Intermediate
Mostly
Beginner
Some

Terrain


Rhythm Section
Unknown
Roots
Unknown
Mud
Some
Sand
Some
Jumps
Some
Hill Climbs
Some
Hard Pack
Some
Gravle
Unknown
Large Loose Rocks
None
Other Hazards
Some

Allowed Vehicles


Motorcycle
Allowed
ATV
Allowed
4x4
Allowed
SxS
Allowed
Snowmobile
Unknown

Details


Nearest City

Nearest city to Dismal River Trail is Halsey, Nebraska


Google Map

View Halsey, NE on Google Maps

open link

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Halsey%2C+NE

Spark Arrestor

A spark arrestor or exhaust cap is required

Noise Limit

Limit of:

Open Dates

open year-round except during deer hunting season.

Fee for parking

$3.00

Fee for camping

Bessey Rec Complex fees STANDARD NONELECTRIC $8.00-$10.00 STANDARD ELECTRIC $11.00 SHELTER ELECTRIC $25.00


Camp info

Latest prices for camping can be found at ReserveAmerica.com

open link

http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/bessey-recreation-complex/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74135

FS

Nebraska National Forest - Bessey Ranger District P.O. Box 39 Halsey, NE 69142 (308) 533-2257


www.fs.usda.gov

No Description

open link

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=10604&actid=93

Recreation.gov (877) 444-6777


www.recreation.gov

No Description

open link

http://www.recreation.gov/camping/map_of_Bessey_Recreation_Complex/r/campgroundMap.do?page=map&search=site&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74135&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association 2231 W. 10th Street Grand Island, NE 68803


www.nohva.com

No Description

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http://www.nohva.com/

Halsey Trails Club


www.halseytrails.com

No Description

open link

http://www.halseytrails.com/

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