Windmill State Recreation Area
Lodging Near Windmill State Recreation Area
Sandhill Crane viewing experience of a lifetime in Nebraska on the Platte River!
Gibbon
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
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.
Stranded in a blizzard
"We planned to stay two nights to see the sandhill crane migration, and ended up staying a third due to being stranded by a blizzard. Hosts were able to accommodate us and asked if we needed anything. Great location for seeing cranes!"
Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025
Charming 3-bedroom house in Gibbon with waterfront views
Gibbon
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.
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