Three Camps (East)

Total Miles 5.8
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Summer
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Three Camps (East) is one of the few trails in the Bessey Ranger District of the Nebraska National Forest and Grassland (near Halsey, NE) that stays in the forested area for its entirety. Both ends of the trail connect to the eastern segment of Circle Road - the main loop around the 90,000-acre forest and grasslands. The trail surface is primarily sand, with dirt and grass. The north half of the trail runs through a few spots of dense forest where pin striping is likely. Occasional washouts and rutted areas are present. There may be tree debris on the trail that requires removal. The area is also used for livestock grazing.

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Difficulty

The trail is primarily sand, with some dirt and grass. No significant obstacles are present, although there is potential for washouts and rutting after snow and rain.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Kris S
Mar 07, 2026
Open
Trail is open and conditions are very similar to the original description given for the trail.
Jim Pray
Sep 23, 2025
Open
Trail was blocked by a large burned Ponderosa pine that we winched off the trail. Lots of cedars making the trail narrower and lower. But no visible stripes on the truck. Slide-in got more scratches to add to the collection, but this is what it is supposed to do. There are a few deeper sandy sections but any 4x4 with clearance and decent tires should be more than OK. Fun trail.
Kris S
May 13, 2025
Open
Several downed trees and large tree limbs blocking path. I had a chainsaw and was able to clear the obstructions

Three Camps (East) Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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