Beach, Beach, and More Beach | Tips, Important Information, and Beach Vacation Preparation


Ocean Lakes Family Campground features nearly one mile of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, and for many guests, this is one aspect of our campground they highly anticipate.

One Mile of Atlantic Ocean at Ocean Lakes

We want our guests to have fun on the beach but remember to follow Horry County’s Beach Laws. These laws are put in place to keep all safe.

This week, we are providing you with tips and important information, as well as preparing you for your next Ocean Lakes beach vacation.

Swim Safe Tips | Check out these tips below to ensure a safe trip to the beach:

1.    Swim in designated lifeguard areas
2.    Swim with a buddy
3.    Swim sober
4.    Do not fight the current (Signal for help)
5.    Do not float where you cannot swim
6.    Watch small children closely
7.    Do not dive into the surf, protect your neck
8.    Leash your boogie board or surf board
9.    Ask a lifeguard about water conditions
10. Look for, read, and obey all beach safety flags

Beach Warning Flags

Rip Current Info | Rip Currents are no joke and should be taken seriously. Read below for important information on how to handle a Rip Current:

1.    Do not fight the current and stay calm.
2.    Swim out of the current parallel to the shoreline. When out of the current, swim at an angle, away from the current, and towards the shore.
3.    If unable to swim out of rip current, calmly tread water.
4.    If you need assistance, call or wave for help.

Break the Grip of the Rip Current

Horry County’s Beach | The nearly one mile of beachfront falls under the jurisdiction of Horry County, which sets all the rules on the beach. The Horry County Police Department patrols the beach by Ocean Lakes and enforces those rules.

Important Horry County Beach Ordinances |
1.    No swimming between the red flags, which are designated for boat launch and surfing only.
  1. Shading devices, other than circular umbrellas with a circular shade no greater than seven feet six inches (7’6”) in diameter and small pop-up/blow-up cabanas for infants and very small children, are not permitted on the beach (year-round).  This includes, but is not limited to, tents, tarps, cabanas, pavilions, sports-brellas, or similar devices.  An umbrella is defined as a collapsible circular shade consisting of a natural or synthetic fabric shade stretched over hinged ribs radiating from a central pole without grounding lines or ropes.
3.    Any shading devices that impede the lifeguard’s view/area of responsibility, may be asked to move.
4.    No items (shading devices, floats, chairs, etc.) can be left on the beach between the hours of 7 PM and 8 AM. Items will be removed.
  1. Beach umbrellas are rented through the lifeguards.
  2. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

For all of the Horry County Beach Ordinances, head over to the Ocean Lakes website or the Horry County Government website.

Lack’s Beach Service | Did you know that your beach lifeguard services and water safety programs are solely funded by your umbrella rental contributions? Lack’s Beach Service Lifeguards monitor the beaches for safety, as well as help enforce beach rules. 
They handle the umbrella rentals on a first come, first serve basis. Their office can be reached at (843) 448-7741.

Beach Chair and Beach Umbrella Rentals 
Lack's Beach Service

Beach Wheelchairs | Ocean Lakes has beach wheelchairs for guests to use! All you need to do is simply sign one out in the Recreation Office.

Beach Wheelchair Rentals

Beginner Swim Lessons | Enroll your little ones in our Beginner Swim Lessons through our Recreation Center! Lessons are held Monday – Friday at 9 AM at the Indoor Pool. We welcome ages 5 – 8 and they must be potty trained. Our classes are limited to 20 students each week so be sure to register in advance and prior to class. These classes cost $10 per child for the week.

Until Next Time | Stay safe and enjoy the beach!

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