Ocean Lakes

Last week, we announced that we will be featuring some of our favorite memories from our guests in our blog. Next up this week is Eric from Greer, South Carolina! Meet Eric | Eric is a South Carolina native and has been camping with Ocean Lakes for 42 years! He has special memories from the arcade that all began with his pal, Troy, and his summer love, Roxanne.  Thinking Back With Eric | It was the summer of 1978. My best friend, Troy, and I were 12 years old and it was my first trip to Ocean Lakes. We walked into the arcade as soon as we finished setting up camp. As the song “Barracuda” by Heart played in the background, I spotted her. Roxanne was visiting with her family from Ohio. For the rest of the week, my best friend, Troy, took a backseat to Roxanne! Roxanne and I stayed in touch for a while.  Eric and Troy - 1978 Every time I visit Ocean Lakes, I always walk into the arcade and think back to that wonderful summer. Troy and I are still pals.  Eric and Troy - 2021 ...

To celebrate our 50th Birthday, Ocean Lakes held a contest in which Guests and Annual Lease Site Holders were invited to enter their favorite Ocean Lakes memory for a chance to win the sparkly Golden Golf Car. The contest garnered over 600 entries – These memories made us laugh, cry, happy, sad, and so blessed to be a part of Ocean Lakes! While the contest only had 5 finalists, we knew our guests would enjoy reading some of the amazing memories as much as we did. So, that is exactly what we are doing.  Throughout the year, we will be featuring some of the favorite memories from our guests in the blog. First up this week is Wayne from Nolensville, Tennessee! Meet Wayne | Wayne has been an Annual Lease Site Holder at Ocean Lakes for 45 years! He entered into the Share Your Favorite Ocean Lakes Memory Contest with memories of his family with Mr. Jackson.  Words From Wayne | I have watched how Ocean Lakes has changed over the years. When I first visited Ocean Lakes, I could always...