Whitetail Campground

Area Status: Open

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.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open all year.
Reservations:	None. The sites are first-come, first-served.
Fees:	$15.00 per night to be paid within 30 minutes of arrival. Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided at the entrance.
Usage:	Light-Medium
Busiest Season:	November rifle deer season
Restrictions:	Livestock must be kept and fed in the corrals. No portable panels or electric fencing are allowed. Certified weed-free hay is required. No livestock are allowed in the campground.
Closest Towns:	Halsey, about 13 miles; and Thedford, about 29 miles.
Water:	Yes.
Restroom:	Yes.

General Information

Directions:

From Highway 2, turn south into the forest. After crossing the river, stay right on State Spur 86B. Follow 86B to Forest Road 203 south (do not turn right at the first 203, take the left up the road). Follow 203 south about 8 miles to Forest Road 224 east, then follow the signs to the campground.

General Notes:

Forest Road 277 has been closed for resource protection.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Ten campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Water is available. No electric hookups exist. Nine corrals are available for livestock. The campground is located at one end of the OHV trail system.

No. of Sites	10
Fire Information	Campfires are allowed in the fire rings are provided. Please don't bring in wood from elsewhere. You may collect firewood in and around the campground.
Sleeping Shelter	No.
Reservation info:	None. Campground is first-come, first-served.
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Horse Camping

The campground has nine paddocks for riding stock. Water is available.

No. of Sites	10
Reservation Info	None
Fire Information	Campfires are allowed in the fire ring provided. Please don't bring in wood from elsewhere. You may collect firewood in and around the campground.
Loading Ramp	No.
No. of Accessible sites	Accessible vault toilet.
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Horse Riding

Horseback riding on the OHV trails is permitted - caution is advised. Horseback riders are allowed to ride anywhere in the forest and grasslands.

Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate

Viewing Wildlife

A variety of species inhabit the area including deer, rabbits, and other varmints.

Species	Prairie dogs, burrowing owls, black-footed ferrets, rattlesnakes, antelope, sharp-tailed grouse, prairie chickens.
Difficulty Level:	Easy to Intermediate