Halsey swimming pool............

fish_finder · 05-26-2009, 06:38 AM

Apparently the pool at Halsey National Forest is closing for good since there was no money to be found to fix or replace the current facility. It's sad that they can't do something because I think having the pool really was a nice addition to that location especially during the summer when it gets boiling hot around there. Just thought I'd let everyone know that the pool won't be open if you make a trip up there later this summer.

Scott Eveland · 05-28-2009, 10:15 PM

Who runs the pool there? The Forest Service, or the 4-H camp?

fish_finder · 05-29-2009, 08:50 AM

Forest service. I find the Halsey location to be on a huge decline now. They plan on changing the group campround toilets from plumbed to pit toilets. The pond access has been about cut in half since they put up a fence to close off shore access to the eastern side. Which IMO is the best area to fish that pond. The fishing dock was removed partially so now the only thing remaining is the piers and a few boards. Why don't they have any funds? I guess the new administrative building they put up a few years ago on top of the tennis courts probably took all the money they had available to do upkeep on any of the public use areas of the park. My family has been camping at Halsey for over 25 years and its sad to see things going away that in my mind are big reasons why anyone would decide to camp there in the first place.

Scott Eveland · 05-31-2009, 08:29 AM

What a shame.

Since the only time I've ever been there is to the 4-H camp, are there fees for using Halsey? Does the Fed's "one pass" thing with National Parks cover you there, or is there some other permit required?

Or is the place the victim of Federal budget cuts?

fish_finder · 01-20-2010, 11:41 AM

FYI the pool has been removed and they aren't going to rebuild one at all. They also tore up ( or will be)the group site and the area will now cater to the 4-wheeler and motocross crowd from here forward. Kinda sad this happened as my family has used that group site for around 30 years over the 4th of July. It would be nice if the NGPC would build a decent group site on a few lakes around the state. Losing this gives groups like ours very few options.

fish_finder · 01-20-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Eveland

What a shame.

Since the only time I've ever been there is to the 4-H camp, are there fees for using Halsey? Does the Fed's "one pass" thing with National Parks cover you there, or is there some other permit required?

Or is the place the victim of Federal budget cuts?

There were fees for using the group site. I think this is due to budget cuts or possibly a new vision for that location.

hankthecrank · 01-20-2010, 05:14 PM

The group campground is a great facility and is/was used by our camping club twice each year in the spring and fall. We have had to change our camping schedule for next year because of the construction work at the campground.

**CanoeGuru** · 01-20-2010, 05:20 PM

Out of curiosity, is there any other swimming pool closer to there than North Platte? Maybe one in a hotel in Thedford or someplace?

05-26-2009, 06:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
fish_finder fish_finder is fishing.......always fishing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 915 Thanks: 127 Thanked 80 Times in 61 Posts	Halsey swimming pool............ Apparently the pool at Halsey National Forest is closing for good since there was no money to be found to fix or replace the current facility. It's sad that they can't do something because I think having the pool really was a nice addition to that location especially during the summer when it gets boiling hot around there. Just thought I'd let everyone know that the pool won't be open if you make a trip up there later this summer.

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Scott Eveland Scott Eveland is exciting about the rising water! Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Water, The West, The Best Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor Certified Boating Instructor Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 216 Thanked 571 Times in 254 Posts	Who runs the pool there? The Forest Service, or the 4-H camp? __________________

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Scott Eveland Scott Eveland is exciting about the rising water! Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Water, The West, The Best Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor Certified Boating Instructor Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 216 Thanked 571 Times in 254 Posts	What a shame. Since the only time I've ever been there is to the 4-H camp, are there fees for using Halsey? Does the Fed's "one pass" thing with National Parks cover you there, or is there some other permit required? Or is the place the victim of Federal budget cuts? __________________

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hankthecrank hankthecrank is Is dreaming of going to the Great White North again. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Broken Bow, NE NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 285 Thanks: 250 Thanked 155 Times in 61 Posts	The group campground is a great facility and is/was used by our camping club twice each year in the spring and fall. We have had to change our camping schedule for next year because of the construction work at the campground. __________________ The only difference between fishing and catching is one fish.

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CanoeGuru CanoeGuru is wishing to be outdoors. Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,868 Thanks: 113 Thanked 214 Times in 143 Posts	Out of curiosity, is there any other swimming pool closer to there than North Platte? Maybe one in a hotel in Thedford or someplace? __________________ "Survival depends on being able to suppress anxiety and replace it with calm, clear, quick and correct reasoning..." -Sheck Exley

05-29-2009, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
fish_finder fish_finder is fishing.......always fishing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 915 Thanks: 127 Thanked 80 Times in 61 Posts	Forest service. I find the Halsey location to be on a huge decline now. They plan on changing the group campround toilets from plumbed to pit toilets. The pond access has been about cut in half since they put up a fence to close off shore access to the eastern side. Which IMO is the best area to fish that pond. The fishing dock was removed partially so now the only thing remaining is the piers and a few boards. Why don't they have any funds? I guess the new administrative building they put up a few years ago on top of the tennis courts probably took all the money they had available to do upkeep on any of the public use areas of the park. My family has been camping at Halsey for over 25 years and its sad to see things going away that in my mind are big reasons why anyone would decide to camp there in the first place.

01-20-2010, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
fish_finder fish_finder is fishing.......always fishing Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 915 Thanks: 127 Thanked 80 Times in 61 Posts	FYI the pool has been removed and they aren't going to rebuild one at all. They also tore up ( or will be)the group site and the area will now cater to the 4-wheeler and motocross crowd from here forward. Kinda sad this happened as my family has used that group site for around 30 years over the 4th of July. It would be nice if the NGPC would build a decent group site on a few lakes around the state. Losing this gives groups like ours very few options.

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