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Camp Douglas
Skip as a destination; stop only for the Wisconsin National Guard Museum (1 h) or as a fuel break on I-90/94 between Madison and Tomah.
Camp Douglas is a village of 600 people on I-90/94 in southwest Wisconsin. Its only tourist draw is the Wisconsin National Guard Museum, an outdoor air park with decommissioned aircraft and tanks. Most travellers pass through without stopping. The village has two bars and no lodging of note; plan to sleep in Tomah, Wisconsin Dells or Mauston.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, some museum days reduced)
- Airports
- LSE · MSN
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Camp Douglas911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Juneau County Sheriff+1 608-847-5649
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Camp Douglas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 608-847-5649 Juneau County Sheriff
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLSE La Crosse Regional Airport (About 1 h drive west).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a gas station$2–3
- BeerBeer (domestic, bottle)$3–5
- Budget bedMotel room in Tomah, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedMotel room in Tomah, a night, per roomUS$80
- High-end bedMotel room in Tomah, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$60 · High US$100
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LSE La Crosse Regional Airport (About 1 h drive west) · MSN Dane County Regional Airport (Madison) (About 1 h 15 min east)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Camp Douglas: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
7 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
6 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The village is walkable but the museum is 1.5 km from the main intersection.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20 min
I-90/94 east, 15 min
Boat launch on the Wisconsin River and a small downtown.
Door to door: 25 min
I-90/94 east, 20 min
Waterparks, boat tours and the Dells of the Wisconsin River.
Elroy
goDoor to door: 35 min
US 12 east then north, about 30 min
Elroy–Sparta State Trail and the 400 State Trail for cycling.
Door to door: 45 min
I-90/94 east to US 12, about 40 min
Circus World Museum and Devil's Lake State Park.
Necedah
goDoor to door: 30 min
US 12 east then north, about 25 min
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge; whooping cranes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tomah
10 min west on I-90/94; chain motels and a Super 8.
Wisconsin Dells
20 min east; many hotels and waterpark resorts.
Mauston
15 min east on I-90/94; budget motels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–50 (fuel + snack)
- Mid
- $60–100 (museum + meal)
- High
- $100+ (meal + motel in Tomah)
Trip budget
| Motel room in Tomah1 × 1 night × US$80 | US$80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$60 | US$120 |
| Wisconsin National Guard Museum entry2 × US$0 · Free (check) | US$0 |
| Meal at a bar in Camp Douglas2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$22 |
| Trip total≈ US$123 per person per day, bed included | US$246 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a gas station | $2–3 |
| Burger and fries at a barcheck | $10–15 |
| Beer (domestic, bottle) | $3–5 |
| Petrol (regular, per gallon)2026 estimate | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No petrol station on the interstate at exit 55; fill up in Tomah or Wisconsin Dells.
- Museum hours are limited: Wednesday–Saturday 9AM–4PM, Sunday 10AM–2PM; closed Monday–Tuesday.
- No restaurants open after 8PM; eat in Tomah or Wisconsin Dells.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Juneau County Sheriff
- +1 608-847-5649
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Juneau County Sheriff+1 608-847-5649
Embassy
Nearest consulates in Chicago; embassies in Washington, DC.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Camp Douglas → Tomah: about 10 min, I-90/94 west
- Camp Douglas → Wisconsin Dells: about 20 min, I-90/94 east
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- Where is the museum? — Where is the museum?
- How much for a burger? — How much for a burger?
- Fill it up, please — Fill it up, please
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Camp Douglas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, some museum days reduced) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified museum hours and closure dates.
- Eat page with last-order times for the two bars.
- Fuel and EV charging fixture at exit 55.
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