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?
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15.00 per night to be paid at the fee station within 30 minutes of arrival. |
| Accessibility | This campground is fully accessible |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands |
| Fees | $15.00 per night to be paid at the fee station within 30 minutes of arrival. |
| Rules | 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. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 41.8819° N, 100.4128° W · Directions ↗ |
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Trails nearby
- 3.8 miScott Lookout ↗3 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
- 4.2 miPowerline Trail2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Natick Campground?
No. Natick Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Natick Campground?
$15.00 per night to be paid at the fee station within 30 minutes of arrival.
Source: Forest Service
Is Natick Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Natick Campground?
Natick Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are there accessible sites at Natick Campground?
This campground is fully accessible.
Source: Forest Service
What if Natick Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bessey Recreation Complex (6 mi, partly first-come), Whitetail Campground (9.6 mi, first-come), and Steer Creek Campground (67.4 mi, first-come).
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