Natick Horse Camp
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations accepted. Self-pay fee station at entrance.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Occupancy and Use Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect the public health and safety in the Rocky Mountain Region. This Order is supplemental to and does not rescind or replace those restrictions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A, or any Forest Supervisor Order issued under 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart B.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Railroad Buttes Shooting Prohibition
Prohibits shooting of firearms in the Railroad Buttes OHV area.
Prohibits Camping more than 14 days
Prohibits camping in the same ranger district, in a developed campground or dispersed camping, for more than 14 nonconsecutive days within a 30-day period.
Permanent Prohibition of Shooting Prairie Dogs in Conata Basin
Under the Dingell Act, this provides permanent authority, replacing the temporary orders that have been in place since 1998. Chadron, Neb., April 19, 2024 – The U.S.
Open Fire Prohibition - Fort Pierre National Grassland
Prohibits building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire unless the fire is in an established fireplace approved or constructed by a public agency in a designated recreation area.
Closed area near Black Hills Army Depot
Closes area within the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands adjacent to the Black Hills Army Depot.
About
Natick Horse Camp provides a peaceful camping experience in Nebraska National Forest at Halsey, situated at the junction of hand-planted forest and native grasslands. This 17-unit campground is specifically designed for equestrian camping, featuring 20 corrals for riding stock with a windmill tank for livestock watering. The facility includes modern vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site, plus a hand pump that provides non-potable water suitable for animals. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring both the historic hand-planted forest and surrounding grasslands on horseback. Riders can access various trails and use designated gate locations to ride off-road in permitted areas. The remote location offers outstanding night sky viewing away from light pollution. All livestock must be fed certified weed-free hay and kept in corrals; portable panels and electric fencing are not permitted. Campers should clean corrals after use with the provided wheelbarrow. Natick operates on a first-come, first-served basis at $15 per night with a self-pay system. No ATV or side-by-side riding is allowed from this campground. Dogs must remain under owner control at all times and are not permitted to swim in the livestock watering tank. The campground is accessed via Highway 2 and Forest Road 212, approximately 7 miles from State Spur 86B.
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.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (308) 533-2257 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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