Camping

[leatherneck7476]

This will be my families first trip to Oshkosh. Anyone have suggestions for a place to tent camp?

[Auburntsts]

Yeah, at Oshkosh. Seriously, Camp Scholler on Wittman airfield is great. Click on this link to learn more about all the options: http://www.airventure.org/planning/where_to_stay.html

[malexander]

Sleepy Hollow Farm Campground, 1/2 mile west of main gate.
Been staying there for the past 12 years.

[b2p]

Camp Schollar is very convenient. However, if you are tent camping, take ear plugs. Generally, the tent spots between 28th street and the airfield are fully occupied early on and thru the week. That puts you on 1st thru 16th street, between highway 41 and the 24 hour generator areas. Sandwiched between the drone of trucks on Highway 41 and the 24 hour generator noise is not conducive to the best sleep. Two years ago I spoke up on these points at the President's Forum and someone was directed to look into it. I guess it looked pretty good so the 24 hour generator area was expanded even further south to the limits of the camping area :( Not sure why the 24 hour generators can't be all the way out to highway 41 between Elm and Lingbergh and give tent campers a shot at a good night sleep. Of course, you can take your pet and maybe get up against the fields on 28th street in the pet non generator area. That is pretty sweet.

[Jim Hann]

I have a co-worker who lives in Oshkosh. He has been out checking out the new berm they built on the western edge of Scholler to cut down the road noise and reports it to be very effective in reducing the hi freq noise the is most irritating. Not silence but a big improvement.

[TedK]

If your ground crew (eg. Family members driving) arrive before Airplane can they set up a tent in the N40 in advance of the aircraft arrival?

[Wrongway Feldman]

I have a co-worker who lives in Oshkosh. He has been out checking out the new berm they built on the western edge of Scholler to cut down the road noise and reports it to be very effective in reducing the hi freq noise the is most irritating. Not silence but a big improvement. I'm assuming the hi freq road noise during the day is annoying.
I have found a effective way to combat hi freq road noise at night to enjoy a good night sleep. "Ear Plugs"

[Garrett]

If your ground crew (eg. Family members driving) arrive before Airplane can they set up a tent in the N40 in advance of the aircraft arrival?

I'm afraid that camping without an airplane in the North 40, even when an airplane is later anticipated, isn't allowed. It's one of those things which has been abused in the past, causes resentment among other members, and has been found the hard way to be just a generally bad idea.

Cheers,
Garrett Nievin, EAA #163899
Chairman, AirVenture Flight Line Operations

[TedK]

I kinda sorta figured that would be the answer...but you never know...

i guess I better get there first!

[Kyle Boatright]

I'm assuming the hi freq road noise during the day is annoying.
I have found a effective way to combat hi freq road noise at night to enjoy a good night sleep. "Ear Plugs"

Yep. An excellent solution to loud neighbors, a snoring tentmate, a nighttime thunderstorm, and banging porta pottie doors. Wouldn't leave home without 'em.

[avinuts]

I have been attending "Oshkosh" since 1973. I started camping in Scholler with my wife in 1980 while on our honeymoon. We progressed from a weekend stay to now over a week and are frequently joined by our adult female daughters. Seems that we have gotten used to the people, noise and bright lights at night. After a hard day of walking, the heat and the show, we don't have a big problem sleeping without ear plugs. We find the comaraderie of fellow campers, sitting around a campfire talking, renewing friendships and making new aquaintences to be worth every minute. I would recomend picking "high-ground" and secure your tent because of storms. It is best to be prepared ahead of time for all possibilities. The day we pack up at the end of the show, we are already talking about attending the following year. Stop by and say Hi, we are looking forward to meeting you!

[Bill Greenwood]

Why would anyone take a pet, like a dog, to Airventure? It has to be a bad experience for the dog, which have sensitive hearing and who ears are hurt by loud noises. There are plenty of jet noises at EAA and maybe even simulated explosions. It can be very hot, which is going to be bad for most dogs. They are not allowed inside the gates and most other people aren't going to enjoy having their mess on the grounds. Some dogs like people, but most don't feel good in large crowds, and may be aggressive or barking.

It seems as inconsiderate as taking an infant to a loud sports event or music concert.

[turtle]

Why would anyone take a pet, like a dog, to Airventure? It has to be a bad experience for the dog, which have sensitive hearing and who ears are hurt by loud noises. There are plenty of jet noises at EAA and maybe even simulated explosions. It can be very hot, which is going to be bad for most dogs. They are not allowed inside the gates and most other people aren't going to enjoy having their mess on the grounds. Some dogs like people, but most don't feel good in large crowds, and may be aggressive or barking.

It seems as inconsiderate as taking an infant to a loud sports event or music concert.
Because some dogs may enjoy the experience? A few years ago I brought my two and they had a blast. While we were wandering the grounds, they slept in the motorhome in air conditioned comfort. In the afternoon they'd sit and watch the airshow. Evenings, they'd socialize with the other dogs and people in the pet area. Airplane noise was never excessive or an issue, even though we were by the ultralight runway. I've never seen any "messes" anywhere in the campground. Owners tend to clean up after their pets.

[WLIU]

Every dog is different. The FBO where I learned to fly had two well behaved German Shepherds that were good on the ramp and liked to fly in the local Cessnas. I have met dogs that went sport skydiving strapped to the chest of their owners. I have met military dogs that did troop drops and our Spec Ops friends will take a Belgian Shepherd, strapped to the chest of its handler, out the door at 40,000' with full doggy oxy gear for a high altitude parachute ride with the rest of the team. And all of these dogs did the doggy happy dance when the gear came out.

Ever seen a dog stick its head out the window of a moving car? My observation is that the higher IAS is not a deterrent to this behavior.

We had best assume that the owner knows his or her dog and you and I do not unless that individual dog is clearly having problems.

Best of luck,

Wes
N78PS

[Cary]

I don't bring my dog to OSH, because dogs aren't allowed in the airplane camping areas. Otherwise, she goes with me everywhere, including in the airplane. Dogs are family! :)

Cary

[Mattinaz]

Coming by myself this year and looking to share a campsite and a car. Flying in to Milwaukee's Mitchell airport late monday night getting a car at 6am on tues to drive up. Anyone need a ride or want to share a campsite? I have my own camp gear and will rent the car. Just looking for someone who wants to share some of the costs.

Let me know.

Matt