Ocean Lakes

It is a bittersweet day at Ocean Lakes Family Campground. Today, March 31st, will mark Lance Thompson’s, our outgoing General Manager and Vice President, last day. After 36 years of service and dedication to Ocean Lakes and The Jackson Companies, the time has come for him to enjoy his well-deserved retirement.  Lance and his daughter, Savannah, taking a firetruck ride! Looking Back With Lance | After earning a Bachelor’s Degree from UNC-Wilmington in Recreation Resource Management, and then a Master’s Degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management from Clemson University, Lance began his career at Ocean Lakes. In 1985, Lance was hired as the first full-time Recreation Director. In 1988, he was promoted to the Front Office Manager, in 1991 was named General Manager, and ultimately named Vice President of Ocean Lakes in 1999. His dedication to the company and the Grand Strand community are outstanding. Lance on one of Mr. Jackson's very stylish rides! Lance and Teammates celebrat...

Get egg-cited, Ocean Lakes – Easter is quickly approaching! Yes, it is almost April; we carrot believe it, either! We just love Easter so much; it is not even bunny! We have lots planned for our Ocean Lakes families this season - Follow along for all the family-friendly Easter activities |  Easter Scavenger Hunt Via The App | Be sure to download our new branded App to join all the fun! When guests complete each step, they will show our Recreation Team their badge, then our Recreation Team will award a sweet prize. Virtual Egg Hunt Via The App | Be sure to download our new branded App to join all the fun! When guests complete each step, they will show our Recreation Team their badge, then our Recreation Team will award a sweet prize. Easter Bonnet Contest – April 2nd @ 3 PM | Have your family create their own Easter Bonnet. Bring your finished Easter Bonnet to the Recreation Office between 3 PM and 8 PM on Friday, April 2nd. Ocean Lakes’ guests will vote for their favorit...

Hello, sweet summertime! Grab the sunblock and your bathing suit - The opening of Sandy Harbor Water Park is quickly approaching! We continue to receive many questions regarding the water park's hours of operation for the 2021 season.  Let's dive on in and talk about Sandy Harbor |  Water Park | Sandy Harbor Water Park, which debuted Memorial Day Weekend in 2016, is 3-acres and boasts a 705-foot Adventure (Lazy) River, Drop Zone, The Tube, Splash Zone, as well as other cool features. Our Game Plan | We intend to have Sandy Harbor Water Park fully operational Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. During May, September, and October, we will scale back to more of an “hours as posted” operation. That may include shutting off the slides on the Drop Zone, The Tube, and Splash Zone during the week while leaving the other parts of Sandy Harbor open for guests. Treating Guests | While most water parks along the Grand Strand shut down after Labor Day, we have worked hard to treat ou...

Slither on over here, Ocean Lakes, and listen to this awesome rescue mission performed by our Security Teammate, Carley! Carley came across a Rainbow Snake behind the Recreation Center. The snake had injuries that needed medical treatment, so the Snake Chaser was contacted and his partner, Jamie, has taken the snake. He will make sure it gets the needed medical attention and care.  Before We Get Started | It is probably a good thing Carley was the Teammate that found the snake – I would have been terrified. We know snakes can be scary, but when you take the time to learn about them, you will find that not all snakes are bad snakes.  So, that is what we are talking about today – Let’s learn a thing or two about the Rainbow Snake! We reached out to our Master Naturalist at The Nature Center, Brandy Cloos, for more information on the Rainbow Snake |  Rainbow Snake, or Farancia erytrogramma, has its name for a reason – Take a look at its beautiful colors! This picture is of t...