Camp Scholler newbie questions

[Chris In Marshfield]

Probably should start a new thread for this, but it is related. I am thinking of camping this year but have no idea how sites are determined. I've walked around in Scholler and other than the sites with electric and water, I see no markings what so ever as to where one site starts and the the other leaves off. How does one determine how much space is their site?

People like me and my camping buddies go out the week before the show and stake our claims in Scholler. We measure out our areas and tape them off. Each paid camping pass gets a 20x30 area to claim as yours for the duration of your stay. I bring a landscaper's rolling scale (rolling tape measure on a stick), map out our equivalent area, and then stake and tape it. After mowing the grass, we then set our campers and such, then head home for the longest work week in history.

You have the privilege of paying for the time you aren't there. But at least you have a spot. Beyond that, it's a "seek and ye shall find" event.

[MNWORD]

Hi Paul,

There are no pull throughs, but there are utility sites (back in). They cost twice the normal rate though, and they go quickly. So you'll want to reserve early. You will have to pay from the time of your reservation through the end of the show (min 3 days). But if you leave early, they'll refund the difference on the way out.

Beyond that, there is a 24-hour generator section, but since I've not camped there, I'm not sure how big it is or how many units it will hold. But that's your other option if utility camping is unavailable.

I've dry camped every year since starting there, so I'm used to it now :-)

Hey Chris, I have heard that they will not give back the money for the electric sites for unused days like they do for the dry camping sites. Has that policy changed?

[Chris In Marshfield]

Hey Chris, I have heard that they will not give back the money for the electric sites for unused days like they do for the dry camping sites. Has that policy changed?

I was unaware of that policy, but then again I don't use them. Might want to check out the online guide to Scholler and see what the current rates and rules are there.

[MNWORD]

Hey Chris this what I found......it would be VERY expensive to try and reserve a Full hookup spot. I know I would not be using them either. The odds of getting one when you get there I my opinion would be nil.

I was unaware of that policy, but then again I don't use them. Might want to check out the online guide to Scholler and see what the current rates and rules are there.

EAA’s camping policy also applies; a site must have a paid credential to be secured. Improved sites cannot be reserved nor payment collected for a future date; payment must start from the day a credential is created to secure an improved site through the end of AirVenture. Payment will be calculated at $65 per day from the day an EAA member secures a site for each day of camping through July 31. Unlike camping credentials for unimproved sites, there are no refunds for unused days on improved sites.

[Chris In Marshfield]

Yikes! I knew it was expensive by the daily rate. But I wasn't aware there were no refunds for unused days. It's interesting that folks still fill the place up, though. So it's important enough to someone :-)

Several years ago, I camped in that area regularly. Then they created VIP camping and we were pushed out of our place where we'd been camping for years. So we moved up a couple of rows. Then VIP camping expanded. And we were pushed further. Now it's utility camping and takes up an immense amount of area. But at least it's open to those who any who want to camp there, and not just pretty people selling sunglasses in the fly mart.

There's room for everyone in Scholler, though, and it's great meeting ground for friends, and a place where many memories are made!