Jimmy B. wrote:
I'm thinking of making my first trip to Oshkosh this year.

I see you got lots of useful advice, but I didn't see anyone mention the Housing
Hotline. You'll find the 800 number on the airventure web page. They can tell
you about camping, UW dormitories, private homes that let out rooms for the
week, and hotels/motels.

I've done each of the above options one year or another. My preference is
camping on the field. If I stay off-field, it seems to take forever to get there
in the morning, free bus service or not.

If you're concerned about getting a camping/parking spot, plan to arrive right
after the airshow ends. The field is closed for the airshow, then they open it
up for departures, then arrivals. The departures, of course, leave empty parking
and camping spots. Read the NOTAM for timing information (and then re-read it,
and re-read it ...).

If you're coming from far away and can't plan your arrival time that accurately,
plan to arrive a little early and hang out at Dodge Co. Airport until the right
time. There's always an interesting collection of aircraft there doing the same
thing. Their fuel is reasonable, and they always have a buffet.

Dave