Ocean Lakes

You have the right bait and the right spot by one of our lakes, but the big fish just aren’t biting. You can’t figure out why. Neither could we. So we’ve brought in experts to find out why and help us improve the very popular fishing culture at Ocean Lakes. For years, Ocean Lakes has stocked the lakes in the campground with carp, bream, bass and other fish that folks love to reel in. But the stocking efforts haven’t produced the desired long-lasting results. So before stocking again with the same disappointing results, Ocean Lakes has hired experts to compile the first thorough assessment of the ponds in the campground’s 40-plus year history. That baseline data will provide more info for officials to create a plan to improve fishing that caters to each pond’s unique environment. “Why spend money over and over [stocking the ponds] when it’s not working,” said Jeff Wilson, the Landscape Manager at Ocean Lakes. “Let’s solve the problem first.” The Smart Group, a...

The kick-off to the 2017 summer season has finally arrived! Ocean Lakes Family Campground will have a full house for Memorial Day weekend, with families enjoying a long holiday weekend and bikers here for what has been known as the Atlantic Beach Bikefest. The Grand Strand will be packed, and the 23-mile traffic loop will be back in Myrtle Beach late night Friday, Saturday and Sunday (more details on that coming up). Here are five things to make the most of your stay with us: WATER PARK IN FULL GEAR  All the Sandy Harbor water amenities – slides, lazy river, Splash Zone and pools – will be open and in full throttle starting Friday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through the summer. Have fun and be safe! Remember: coolers are NOT allowed in the water park. Get a rundown of all the water park rules – including the height restrictions for our slides – before slathering on the suntan lotion. GETTING IN ...

Mark and Paige Miller’s quest to find the best custom golf car dealer started like most other big purchases – with a search on the Internet. The Charlotte, N.C., couple had the vision for the golf car they wanted to use at their second home in North Myrtle Beach – a perfect pirate theme that captures their fun side. But they needed an experienced, top-notch builder to turn that vision into reality. After Ocean Lakes Golf Cars popped up on the Millers’ web search, Mark dialed up Greg Bender, the longtime manager at Ocean Lakes Golf Cars. By the time that phone chat ended, Mark knew he had found a builder who was genuine and down to earth who he trusted to create the custom car that would meet his high standards. “They were just so nice,” Paige said. “We just liked the feel here. Once Mark talked to Greg on the phone – that was it.” Ocean Lakes Golf Cars created this custom 2017 Onward with a pirate theme, including airbrushed body, croc seats, custom dash, 14-inch wh...

Beach lifeguard Laurie Mathieu has one big piece of advice for beach-goers as we head into the busy summer season: Watch your kids on the beach. A sure sign that summer is right around the corner: Lifeguards are back on the beach by Ocean Lakes Family Campground. Lifeguard Laurie Mathieu (above) urges beach-goers to watch their kids and obey the rules lifeguards give them. Lost children are one of the most common issues beach lifeguards encounter during the busy summer season but is easily avoidable if parents keep a watchful eye on their little ones. It can be very easy for kids to get disoriented on the beach – especially when it’s full of activity and beach-goers. Beach access points can look very similar from the beach. And kids playing in the waves can drift down the beach in the ocean from their towels on the sand, then not know which way to go when they get out of the water. “Watch their kids and listen to the lifeguards,” said Mathieu, who has been a lifeguar...