Windmill State Recreation Area

three girls sitting on edge of wood dock facing the lake.

Windmill State Recreation area is one of the jewels of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in the state’s unique chain of lakes along Interstate 80. Situated at the Gibbon Interchange (14 miles east of Kearney) the area draws its name from the old-time windmills situated in the park. The oldest windmill is a 1880 Standard that was used to pump water for steam locomotives in Fleming, Colorado. All have been restored to working order.

I-80 Exit 285 Gibbon, NE
308-468-5700

Features

  • Archery
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Disc golf (NEW)
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball court

For a full list of amenities, visit their site.