Ocean Lakes

This week, on Campground Conversations, we are talking to our Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Barb Krumm! She has been with Ocean Lakes for 22 years, which means she has seen a lot and done a lot. Bluegrass Weekend, Beach n’ Boogie Weekend, Halloweekends, Polar Bear Plunge… That is all her creative thinking, my friend. Coming from art school, she uses her creative juices to bring lots of FUN to the campground. Speaking Of FUN | Recycling is FUN , too! Ocean Lakes’ iCare Program's slogan is, "Awareness and Action Count," and it aims to reduce the campground’s environmental impact by educating our guests about recycling, pet pollution, and other issues while urging action to address them. Here is what Barb had to say on iCare: Pet Pollution | Ocean Lakes’ iCare Program, established in 2009, focuses on educating our guests about issues that impact the environment in our area and suggests action to address these issues. Our team committe...

This week, on Campground Conversations, you will hear from the well-known and all-knowing, LeeAnn Halsema, a Recreation Center Supervisor! She is filling you in on what outdoor amenities (aside from our 3-acre Sandy Harbor Water Park and 18-hole Mini Golf Course) Ocean Lakes has to offer. She is full of energy, always ready to have fun with the Ocean Lakes guests, and loves meeting your pets. Without further ado, meet LeeAnn! Here is what LeeAnn had to say on the outdoor fun at Ocean Lakes | Along with our indoor activities, amenities, and events, we have a variety of outdoor fun for our guests to enjoy.  We pride ourselves in giving our guests a fun and memorable stay, with various options the whole family can enjoy. Recreation Center | The 17,000 square foot Recreation Center is the heart of many of the recreational activities and events in our campground. Located on Periwinkle Drive adjacent to  Sandy Harbor Famil...

This week, on Campground Conversations, we are chatting it up with our Main Office Manager, Shannon Detzler! She will be giving you all the information you need when choosing to do Express Check-In.  During this time of encouraged “social distancing,” we implore you to complete Express Check-In before arriving at Ocean Lakes Family Campground. Welcome to Ocean Lakes! Here is what Shannon had to say on Express Check-In | Why Express Check-In? | We love to meet our guests in person; however, we know after traveling most guests do not want to wait for a car pass and check-in, they just want to get to their site and relax. Express Check-In lets you bypass the line in our Main Office. Simply drive through our Main Gate to your site while we check you in! Meet Shannon, the Main Office Manager. To put it simply - This option provides guests the opportunity to boot scootin’ boogie straight past the Main Gate and right down to their site! Front of the Car ...

This week, on Campground Conversations, we are talking to our Landscaping and Grounds Manager, Sammy Gore! Sammy was promoted to his current position about a year ago, and he came in with BIG ideas, and great execution. The Ocean Lakes landscaping received a beautiful makeover and our lakes got the attention they so deserved (dredging, research, bedding, restocking). While Sammy is an expert on quite a few topics concerning landscaping and lakes, we are focusing on fishing this week. So, pull up a chair, cast a line, and let’s get fishy with Sammy! Here is what Sammy had to say on fishing in Ocean Lakes | Ocean Lakes Family Campground features eight freshwater lakes, so pack your tackle box! Our lakes are stocked with Catfish, Bass, Bream, and Carp. Fishing is a favorite activity for many Ocean Lakes families. In the Spring of 2017, we hired specialists, The Smart Group, a science-based consulting group in nearby Pawleys Island, to access the condition of ou...