Natick Horse Camp
USFS · Horse Camp · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Horse Camp
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day. Quiet hours 10:00 pm - 8:00 am.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 41.8750, -100.4122
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 non-potable 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. No OHV riding is allowed from this campground.
From the USFS.
Is Natick Horse Camp free?
No. Natick Horse Camp charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Natick Horse Camp?
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.
What are the rules at Natick Horse Camp?
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.
Nearby
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
