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The Natick Campground is quieter than the Bessey Recreation Complex, and it has 20 corral for riding stock. This 17-unit campground has 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, 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? Here is a map of the gate locations near Natick (it's a work in progress).
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.
Campground was great. It was pretty loud because of people using generators.
Awesome place to ride horses, hike, walk or sit and enjoy the quietness.
So beautiful. There was a lot torn up by ATVs but it was still beautiful.
