Windmill State Recreation Area
Lodging Near Windmill State Recreation Area
Sandhill Crane viewing experience of a lifetime in Nebraska on the Platte River!
Gibbon NE
When you stay at this cabin in Shelton, you'll be on the waterfront and 15 minutes by car from War Axe State Recreation Area.
The cabin was very homey, clean and well-equipped. The host was very accessible and responsive. It was a wonderful experience!!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Charming 3-bedroom house in Gibbon with waterfront views Crane central
Gibbon NE
With a stay at this vacation home in Gibbon, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Windmill State Recreation Area and Platte River.
For seeing Sandhill Cranes, it was a wonderful spot. They were close enough to watch from the deck and flew in huge groups overhead morning and evening.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!
Shelton NE
The price is AU$228 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$228
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Located in Shelton, this vacation home is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Platte River and 9 minutes from War Axe State Recreation Area.
This is a truly great spot for crane watching! The owners have a simple blind set up a short drive from the house right by the water. It was the perfect place to sit and listen to the cranes move from the water to the fields. When heading there, be sure to stay to the right of the buildings so you ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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