Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing & Payment What is your pricing? ..and what does that price include? What if I change my mind after I make my reservation? When will I receive a confirmation for my reservation? What forms of payment do you accept for breakfast? Why should I supply names and vehicle license plates when I make my reservation? Local Businesses, Services, & Activities What kind of small town is Juneau, Wisconsin? How far to the nearest tavern or bar? How far to the nearest grocery store? How far to the nearest gas station? How far to the nearest police station? How far to the nearest hospital? How far to the nearest gentlemen's club? Where can I get my bike washed? Should I need it, where can I get my bike serviced? Where can we eat?

Camp Site Features Can we camp with our riding group or club? Can we ship our camping gear ahead of time and then back home again? Will this be an ongoing party or will we be able to get a decent night's sleep? What kinds of security measures are being taken? Can we drive our four wheeled vehicles in and out of the grounds up to our campsites as many times as we like? Can we bring the family dog? What are the campsites like? Will I have to drive to the bathrooms? Are the restrooms and showers clean? When is the earliest we can arrive? When is the latest we can stay? Do you have hook ups for RVs and motorhomes? Where can we eat? Do the camp sites have firepits and picnic tables? Location & Directions Where is Oak Grove Acres? How far is Oak Grove Acres from Milwaukee? How easy is it to find Oak Grove Acres? ...or Juneau, Wisconsin? Who can I call if I get lost on the way? How can I get more detailed driving directions to Oak Grove Acres? ...to Juneau, Wisconsin? What weather conditions can we expect in Wisconsin in August?

Pricing & Payment

1. What is your pricing? ..and what does that price include?
   All camping is free and includes 5 nights of camping (Wed, 27-Aug thru Mon, 1-Sep), unlimited vehicle parking, restrooms, and hot showers.

   Kids (15 & younger)	free
   Adults (16 & older)	free
   Motorcycles	free
   Passenger Vehicles car or truck	free
   Recreational Vehicles car or truck + trailer, RV, bus, motor coach, etc.	free
   All-U-Can-Eat Hot Breakfast hot breakfast, coffee, juice & milk	$8
   Bundle of Firewood delivered to your campsite daily	$5

   
   
2. What if I change my mind after I make my reservation?
   There is no cancellation policy for reservation. We allow substitutions in your reservation. You may change names and or vehicles (license plates) when you arrive and check in. If the number of people in your reservation changes, please email us with the new headcount so we can accomodate you.
   
3. When will I receive a confirmation for my reservation?
   When you place your reservation on-line, you should print the receipt page with the reservation confirmation number and keep that for your records. When you arrive at Oak Grove Acres, have the name of your Group Leader ready along with your reservation confirmation number ready.
   
4. What forms of payment do you accept for breakfast?
   We will only accept cash as payment at Oak Grove Acres this year. We will not have credit card equipment available... and please, no checks.
   
5. Why should I supply names and vehicle license plates when I make my reservation?
   You are not required to supply the names of the persons in your group party or the license plates of the vehicles you plan to bring. We ask you to supply this information when you make your reservation in order to speed up check-in for your convenience.
   

Camp Site Features

1. Can we camp with our riding group or club?
   Yes, we encourage group participation. We will accommodate large groups of any size.
   
2. Can we ship our camping gear ahead of time and then back home again?
   Yes, we will receive your packages prior to camping dates and we will assist with sending packages home as well. Anytime after August 1st, 2008, send your packages to Jonas A. Zahn, c/o "your full name", 1214 North Center Street, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916.
   
3. Will this be an ongoing party or will we be able to get a decent night's sleep?
   We believe a rested rider is a safe rider so we will impose a quiet time curfew of midnight. For those of you night owls there will be a community area reserved for late night gatherings.
   
4. What kinds of security measures are being taken?
   Our campground will be staffed by friendly volunteers who will lend a helping hand, bring you a bag of ice or firewood if you need it, and help to keep the campground safe. Oak Grove Acres assumes no responsibility for injuries, accidental or otherwise, or for loss or damage to personal property.
   
5. Can we drive our four wheel vehicles in and out of the grounds up to our campsites as many times as we like?
   We are not placing any restrictions on how often you drive around in your truck, but we ask that you please keep your trips to a minimum and only drive on marked paths as a courtesy to the other campers around you.
   
6. Can we bring the family dog?
   Sure. Just be responsible.
   
7. What are the campsites like?
   We have 40 acres of grassy meadowland with plenty of shade trees to choose from and ample room at each site for your motorcycle(s) to sleep next to you. We are limiting attendance to the first 500 people, so you will have more than enough space for your group and all of your vehicles. For those of you with large vehicles, buses, RVs, or trailers, we will have plenty space and pull-through sites.
   
8. Will I have to drive to the bathrooms?
   Portable toilets will be placed throughout the campgrounds for your convenience. The hot showers are centrally located in a permanent rest room facility with available power and hot water. While it will not be more than five minutes walk to the showers, there will be plenty of parking near the showers.
   
9. Are the restrooms and showers clean?
   Absolutely!! We've been camping before. We know how a clean restroom can make your day and how unpleasant a not-so-clean one can be. Please thank our volunteers for working hard to keep the facilities exceptionally clean at all times.
10. When is the earliest we can arrive?
    The gates to Oak Grove Acres will open Wednesday, August 27th at 10AM. You may check-in anytime after that, 24 hrs. a day. Please call ahead for early arrivals and we will accomodate you as best we can.
    
11. When is the latest we can stay?
    The gates at Oak Grove Acres must close by noon on Tuesday, September 2nd.
    
12. Do you have hook ups for RVs and motorhomes?
    No, we do not have sites available with electric & water hook ups. However, there is a dump station available on-site for no additional cost.
13. Do the camp sites have firepits and picnic tables?
    You are welcome to make your own firepits at your camp site. There will be plenty of picnic tables dispersed around the campground to share, but not necessarily one at each camp site.

Location & Directions

1. Where is Oak Grove Acres?
   Oak Grove Acres is on a 40-acre farm next to Burnett, Wisconsin on County Hwy B. The farm is also just 4 miles east of Beaverdam, Wisconsin. (4 miles to the nearest Harley-Davidson dealer). While looking at a map of Wisconsin you can visualize a triangle between Milwaukee, Madison, and Oshkosh. Burnett is near the center of that triangle. Here is a link to a google maps location.
   
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2. How far is Oak Grove Acres from Milwaukee?
   Oak Grove Acres is about 50 miles to the northeast of Milwaukee. The drive from Oak Grove Acres to Veteran's Park on Lake Michigan is 60 miles. For driving directions check out our maps and be sure to pick up a copy of our Welcome to Wisconsin Biker's Guide (albeit from 2003).
   
3. How easy is it to find Oak Grove Acres? ...or Burnett, Wisconsin?
   Finding Oak Grove Acres is easy. Just get to the city of Burnett, Wisconsin and follow the signs to Oak Grove Acres. Upon arrival, we'll have a Welcome Package ready for you with maps, driving directions, local attractions, a schedule of events, etc.
   
4. Who can I call if I get lost on the way?
   Check back here for a phone number soon. We'll be answering the phone 24 hrs/day to give you directions the week of the Celebration.
   
5. How can I get more detailed driving directions to Oak Grove Acres? ...to Burnett, Wisconsin?
   For detailed driving directions, you can use the Google Maps map above.
   
6. What weather conditions can we expect in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in August?
   Expected temperatures for Milwaukee, Wisconsin are between 70°F and 80°F with an average rainfall of 4 inches. Record highs for Milwaukee in August have reached the low 100s. With our Midwest humidity, that can get pretty sticky. You will want to drink plenty of water. The lowest recorded temperature in the past 30 years is 60°F. You won't need your cold weather riding gear while in Wisconsin, but if you're riding in from the Northwest, you'll probably have it with you anyway. If it does rain in August you can expect a short morning or afternoon rain shower or thunderstorm--it isn't likely to rain all day. If you have rain gear, you might want to keep it with you. Otherwise, you can easily wait out a typical short bit of August rain.
   

Local Businesses, Services, & Activities

1. What kind of small town is Juneau, Wisconsin?
   Just 4 miles from Oak Grove Acres, the City of Juneau is located in the southeastern part of the State of Wisconsin and is the county seat of Dodge County. Juneau, population 2400, has 5 taverns, 4 churches, and two better than average restaurants. It boasts of an active community center and Chamber of Commerce with its own web site: http://www.juneauwi.org. The Dodge County airport is only one mile north with runways capable of corporate jet traffic. The Wild Goose Trail for biking, hiking and snowmobiling runs through the city and north 24 miles to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The Rock River, which meanders through much of this area, is available only three miles to the east. The Rock River runs through the City of Horicon, on the famous Horicon Marsh Federal Wild Life Reserve just 5 miles from Juneau. State highway 26 links the city with the Illinois border at Janesville and carries traffic north to the Fox Valley. A new school facility opened in the fall of 2002, for grades K though 12. The school district draws from the township of Oak Grove, Village of Lowell, Clyman and City of Reeseville.
   
   The people of Juneau and the local area businesses extend a warm welcome to all those staying in Juneau to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Harley Davidson.
   
2. How far to the nearest tavern or bar?
   The two closest taverns are less than a 5 minute ride from Oak Grove Acres to Rolling Prarie or Burnett.
   
3. How far to the nearest grocery store?
   The closest grocery store is less than a 5 minute ride to either Beaverdam, Juneau, or Horicon.
   
4. How far to the nearest gas station?
   There nearest gas station is only 2 miles from Oak Grove Acres.
   
5. How far to the nearest police station?
   The Dodge County Sheriff's Dept. and the Juneau City Police Dept. are just 5 minutes from Oak Grove Acres in Juneau.
   
6. How far to the nearest hospital?
   The nearest hospital is eight miles from Oak Grove Acres in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
   
7. How far to the nearest gentlemen's club?
   The nearest gentlemen's club is just 5 miles from Oak Grove Acres in Juneau.
   
8. Where can I get my bike washed?
   There will be a bike wash set up by a local business in Juneau just 5 miles from Oak Grove Acres. (Check back here for more details coming soon...)
   
9. Should I need it, where can I get my bike serviced?
   Mischler's Harley-Davidson is located just 4 miles to the west of Oak Grove Acres on the north side of the city of Beaver Dam. A local business in Juneau is making arrangements to set up a facility for tire changes and minor repairs. (Check back here for more details coming soon...)
   
10. Where can we eat?
    A hot all-u-can-eat pancakes & eggs breakfast will be available on site daily. There are also several taverns and restaurants in Juneau that will be happy to serve you a warm meal. The Welcome Package you receive when you check-in will include a listing of local places to eat between Burnett and Milwaukee. If you are cooking on your own over your own camp fire or with a cook stove, there is a Walmart Super Center less than 4 miles from the campground. There are also several grocery stores within 5 miles in either Juneau or Beaver Dam.