Sleepy Hollow Farm vs Scholler

[mikeoj]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but in searching this was the exact title I would have used for a new thread.

This is my first trip to Oshkosh, can’t wait for it. I have a couple of questions about camping. We had planned on buying extra days at Camp Scholler to secure a site with water and electric. Prior to that I called Sleepy Hollow and was put on the waiting list for a site. Sleepy Hollow called and had a cancelation so I now have a reservation there.

Is there any advantage to staying at Camp Scholler vs. Sleepy Hollow? I want to make sure we have access to the stores, evening movies, etc. on the grounds. I read somewhere in the past that any after-hours activities or access was limited to those staying on the grounds in Camp Scholler.

It would be nice to not have to purchase 25 days of campsite to get water and electric for the actual 8 we will use it, but if there is an advantage to staying at Camp Scholler vs. Sleepy Hollow then we’ll just purchase the extra days.

Thanks!

[malexander]

Sleepy Hollow is plenty close enough to walk to EVERYTHING on the grounds. The outdoor movie theater is only about a 1/4 mile SE of Sleepy Hollow. If you need anything from town, SOMEBODY is always offering to pick up items when they go.

[rawheels]

I read somewhere in the past that any after-hours activities or access was limited to those staying on the grounds in Camp Scholler.

I can't think of any evening events that are limited to just Camp Scholler crowds. The camp stores close at 10 pm during the show (~8-9 pre-show) and they'll gladly except money from all. The movies are actually part of your AirVenture admission, but since it is funded by Ford and outside the gate I imagine there are some that show up without wristbands. Although, "these parasites I refer to probably aren't aviators". You might have been reading about access to the aircraft camping. When flying in, I've always camped in the North 40 which is outside the gate, but I could see where you might not be able to meet up with people in the showplane camping areas for their private after-hours gatherings.

Sleepy Hollow sounds like a great spot; water & electric, lower cost, you won't be living out on 41, and you will actually have some trees around. I imagine the only two negatives are the Beer Tent noise, and that you'll get ridiculed on this forum for not being a true EAA member/supporter.

[malexander]

Sleepy Hollow sounds like a great spot; water & electric, lower cost, you won't be living out on 41, and you will actually have some trees around. I imagine the only two negatives are the Beer Tent noise, and that you'll get ridiculed on this forum for not being a true EAA member/supporter.

I actually think the beer tent shuts down at midnight, because it gets pretty quiet about then.

[mikeoj]

Thanks for all of the replies! Sounds like it will be Sleepy Hollow for us.

Cost isn’t so much of an issue, but it is nice not to spend it needlessly. This is the one time that my brother, myself and our Dad will be able to do this trip together and we would do whatever it takes to make this a great trip. What we would spend on the extra 20 something nights to secure a water/electric site will sure buy some fuel for the trip in a 182 from California. We are renting a trailer and having it delivered, the nice thing about Sleepy Hollow is that if for some reason we aren’t there at delivery, they can still drop the trailer.

I’ve also read that to purchase the extra days in Scholler that you must be present but have not been able to confirm this with EAA. That’s a challenge coming from so far out. I wish there was more information from EAA as to what the actual rules are. I know for certain that we must be present for trailer delivery, which I’m fine with as long as we don’t run into weather or any other issues on the trip out. When I called Member Services to ask about purchasing extra days, the girl I spoke to was unsure of whether we had to be there to do that or not. Just advised me to start calling on June 27^th when they start selling the sites and see how many are left, and to call every day until the number of sites left gets low.

Thanks again for the replies, I can’t wait to get there.

[gbrasch]

Can you pass on who you are renting the trailer from. I have a old junker I keep stored outside down the road, but given this past winter that they have had there, not sure if the roof will still be there! Maybe Hal would volunteer to drive by Barr Storage behind the Planeview Truck stop for me and see if it is still standing! Would like to have a plan B. Thanks!

[rleffler]

Can you pass on who you are renting the trailer from. I have a old junker I keep stored outside down the road, but given this past winter that they have had there, not sure if the roof will still be there! Maybe Hal would volunteer to drive by Barr Storage behind the Planeview Truck stop for me and see if it is still standing! Would like to have a plan B. Thanks!

I've rented from Von Boxtel in Green Bay before. Several other friends have rented from firms in Madison, but I don't recall thier names. There was several companies in the Fox Valley renting that have had problems the last couple of years with ownership changes, etc. You can also find private rentals on Craigslist, but that's caveat emptor. I know of both positive and negative stories, but that all depends on the character of individual you rent from.


As it stands now, I plan on camping in HBC next to my RV-10 this year.

bob

[gbrasch]

Thanks Bob.

[cirruspilot]

Thanks for all of the replies! Sounds like it will be Sleepy Hollow for us.

This is the one time that my brother, myself and our Dad will be able to do this trip together and we would do whatever it takes to make this a great trip.

Sounds like what you are doing is the exact same thing I am doing. Going to OSH with my brother and dad. Also will be staying at SH and renting a trailer.
Alex

[rleffler]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but in searching this was the exact title I would have used for a new thread.

This is my first trip to Oshkosh, can’t wait for it. I have a couple of questions about camping. We had planned on buying extra days at Camp Scholler to secure a site with water and electric. Prior to that I called Sleepy Hollow and was put on the waiting list for a site. Sleepy Hollow called and had a cancelation so I now have a reservation there.

Is there any advantage to staying at Camp Scholler vs. Sleepy Hollow? I want to make sure we have access to the stores, evening movies, etc. on the grounds. I read somewhere in the past that any after-hours activities or access was limited to those staying on the grounds in Camp Scholler.

It would be nice to not have to purchase 25 days of campsite to get water and electric for the actual 8 we will use it, but if there is an advantage to staying at Camp Scholler vs. Sleepy Hollow then we’ll just purchase the extra days.

Thanks!

Since you are talking about water and electric sites, Sleepy Hollow may be a little more convienent. These sites are located a in the middle of Camp Scholler, which is a bit of a walk. But there are shuttle buses available.

The only negative I've heard about Sleepy Hollow are the cabins. I've heard nothing but praise about their camp sites.

If cost is not a factor, it's probably a flip of the coin.

bob