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A Halloween Hootenanny at Sandy’s Seaside Ranch | Halloweekends 2020

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Halloween at Ocean Lakes | Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year at Ocean Lakes. Everyone in the campground decorates and joins in on all the weekend festivities. For many families, Halloweekends at Ocean Lakes has become an annual family tradition! Bring your candy bag and a pumpkin – It is a treat for everyone! Here is what you can look forward to at Sandy’s Seaside Ranch |  Disclaimer | All events are subject to change – Especially due to COVID-19.  If any guest has concerns about their well-being or that of their family members, we recommend abstaining from using our amenities or participating in our activities. We truly want every guest to have a positive and enjoyable experience at Ocean Lakes, ultimately we want everyone to exhibit caution and consideration.   Everyone is strongly encouraged to remain proactive with social distancing, sanitizing, and minimizing shared items.   It is everyone’s personal responsibility to help ensure the well-being of their family and

Campsite Luxuries | Campground Conversations

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This week, on Campground Conversations, you will meet Bobby Joy, the Maintenance Supervisor! He will be giving you all the details on our campsites and what they have to offer our guests.  Bobby has been with Ocean Lakes for 8 years, and he loves deep sea fishing! Here is what Bobby had to say about our campsite features |  Ocean Lakes Family Campground offers great diversity in camping accommodations.  Features | We have 859 transient campsites. The campsites are large, pull-through sites along paved roads. Every campsite includes: 20-30-50 amp electric, water, sewer, and complimentary: 64-channel cable TV hookup, a picnic table, and free Wi-Fi and paid Tiered Wi-Fi for faster data speeds (not signal strength). The Perfect Campsite, The Perfect Camper | We are big rig friendly (most sites average 45' long by 35' wide), and 649+ sites include a concrete pad (the pad generally measures 18' wide by 45' long). Make sure you know the accurate length of your camper (includ

Number One in a Number Two Business | Campground Conversations

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This week, on Campground Conversations, we are going behind the scenes with our Facilities and Housekeeping Supervisor, Mark Depew. He will be giving you the inside scoop on our 5 bathhouses, located throughout the camping sections in the campground. Mark has been with the campground for 4 years, loves to golf, and has a strong passion for Ocean Lakes! Here is what Mark had to say on the bathhouses at Ocean Lakes | On July 2, 1971, Ocean Lakes opened with 30 campsites and 1 bathhouse. “People were lined up outside the gate by the hundreds and we were clearing spots for their campers as fast as they could park ‘em,” Mr. Jackson would always explain with a smile. Fast forward almost 50 years and Ocean Lakes now has 859 campsites and 5 bathhouses. Bathhouse Basics | Each of our 5 bathhouses are air-conditioned and located throughout the camping sections (H Section, I Section, 3000 Section, and 2 in the 2000 section) in the campground. Each bathhouse has six showe

Welcome to Camptown Center | Campground Conversations

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This week, on Campground Conversations, we are taking you to the heart of Ocean Lakes – Camptown Center! Our Assistant General Manager, Greg Bender, will be giving you a tour and detailing all that this special part of the campground has to offer. Greg has been with Ocean Lakes for 33 years (he and Sandy Starfish are best pals), he loves surfing, and enjoys a good game of golf at Prestwick Country Club! Here is what Greg had to say on Camptown Center | Located in the heart of Ocean Lakes, Camptown Center is home to Sandy Mart, Sandy’s Meet n’ Eat, Sandy’s Center Stage, and Sandy’s Soapy Suds. If you forget anything for your trip to the beach, head over to Camptown Center and we will be happy to take care of you! Sandy Mart | Sandy Mart is our 12,600 square foot store filled with groceries, gifts, souvenirs, swimwear, decorations, and hardware. We sell fishing tackle for both salt-water fishing and fresh-water fishing. Whether you forgot fishing line, a swimsui