
Windmill State Recreation Area

Lodging Near Windmill State Recreation Area

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.
This is a great place! Good sized bedrooms with comfortable and large beds. Living room is nice with a great couch. Kitchen is very nice with Eden area off the back of the house. Would be a really fun place to visit in the summer!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

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.
Incredible
Worth it 110%. The crane viewing is phenomenal -- from the house you can see them on the river, wake up to them lifting off, watch them in the cornfields all day, watch then come back at sunset, and sleep to their sounds all night (if you want! windows are well sealed if you don't ;). we booked several ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Crane and Nature Lovers Dream - Perfect for Crane Viewing!
Shelton NE
The price is AU$237 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$237
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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 place is any hunter's dream. Location is easy to get to.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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