Wild Wings Plaza
2101 State Highway 61 S. · Lake City, MN651-448-6865
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Military History · 1881–1931

Camp Lakeview Military Museum

Discover the property’s history as Camp Lakeview and honor the people who served.

A lasting tribute

In honor of Andru Peters

Andru was a treasured friend and a friend to Wild Wings Plaza. He helped us establish the historical information shared by the museum and wrote a book about Camp Lakeview. We are grateful for all he did to preserve this story.

Cover of Andru Peters’s History of Camp Lakeview National Guard Training Camp, 1881–1931

Preserving the story

Andru’s book on Camp Lakeview

History of Camp Lakeview National Guard Training Camp 1881–1931, Lake City, Minnesota was researched and prepared by Andru Peters. His research helps preserve the story of the camp and the people connected to it.

Ask us about purchasing a copy. Sales of Andru’s book help us continue expanding the museum.

The book also includes a dedication in memory of David McKenzie, a longtime Lake City American Legion member and past post commander.

Remembering Tony Hebert

The museum includes a memorial display for Army Specialist Anthony “Tony” Hebert, a local young man who was killed while serving in Iraq during the 2007 Surge. We honor his service and remember him here.

Museum memorial display with Tony Hebert’s uniform and portrait
Tony Hebert’s memorial display at Camp Lakeview Military Museum.

Remembering our history

  • Camp Lakeview history from 1881–1931
  • Army
  • Navy
  • Air Force
  • Marine Corps and Space Force

A meaningful stop at the Plaza

The museum shares the front entrance with Nauti Pines Café and Wild Wings Plaza. Contact us before a special group visit so we can help plan your stop.

The property served as a National Guard base for 50 years, from 1881 through 1931.

Camp Lakeview in photographs

Scenes from the Minnesota Motor Corps encampment at Camp Lakeview in Lake City, 1918.

Minnesota Motor Corps vehicles at Camp Lakeview in September 1918
Motor Corps vehicles at Camp Lakeview, September 1918.
First Battalion Minnesota Motor Corps Band at Camp Lakeview in September 1918
First Battalion Motor Corps Band at Camp Lakeview, September 1918.
Motor Corps airplane about to take off at Camp Lakeview in September 1918
A Motor Corps airplane preparing to take off at Camp Lakeview, September 1918.

Historical photographs: Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia (public domain). Select a photograph to view its source and more history.

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