Ocean Lakes

It is the most wonderful time of the year for many reasons! Christmas, family-time, holiday cheer, and of course… our Maintenance Projects.  Each winter, the Ocean Lakes Team kicks into high gear to complete necessary upgrades in the campground, as well as new and exciting projects. This year has been no different – Our team has been excitedly working to make upgrades and prepare for another year of making wonderful memories. Follow Along for the Latest Maintenance Projects |  H Bathhouse Addition | The 2-unit ADA family restroom addition is complete, and we are now working on the interior and the tile, as well as remodeling the existing bathhouse. Next, we will complete the exterior painting and hardy board siding.  We are on track for the goal opening date of Easter Weekend.  OL Dredging | We are currently in prep mode for this project; it is scheduled to start after the holidays. The purpose of this project is to remove the sediment and increase the capacity of the lake across from

This time of year is always such a magical and cheerful time of year, and we LOVE it! We have added even more activities to the Activities Calendar (and even more decorations throughout the campground) for the week of Thanksgiving to enhance the overall guest experience.  The holiday-themed activities (Thanksgiving and Christmas) begin on Monday and run through the weekend. We filled you in on all the tasty food and sweets this week, now we are bringing you all the family fun! Below are each of the activities along with all of the necessary details. Please take note of the section labels, “ Thanksgiving Activities ” and “ Christmas Activities .”   Thanksgiving Activities Holiday Wreath Workshop – November 21st @ 4 PM |  We have added an exciting new workshop hosted by Rock N Roots Plant Co. This class is open to all guests and will provide necessary materials to teach and walk you through making your very own holiday wreath.  Cost is $54 , and you will pay the instructor upon arrival a

Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is next week! This year is flying by! However, during this time of year, we like to slow down a little to reflect, appreciate what we have, and eat lots of tasty food with family and friends.  Last month, we introduced a new dining experience for our guests with the Dinner Specials at Sandy Harbor Café. You all LOVED them, so we are bringing them back for the week of Thanksgiving! Somethin’ Sweet by the Sea | Start your mornings off right with a coffee and pastry from Sandy’s Coffee & Creamery! Caffeine, sugar, and a beautiful view – What more could you ask for to kickstart your days during the holiday season?! Below is a List of our New and Seasonal Offerings |  S'mores Frappe or Coffee (hot or iced)  Cost: $5.50 (frappe) Cost: $3.30 (large, hot) Cost: $2.65 (small, hot) Cost: $3.95 (iced) Peppermint Bark (flavor) Pumpkin Spice (flavor) Espresso Shot - NEW Cost: $0.70  Latte - NEW Cost: $4.65 (large) Cost: $3.65 (small) Macchiato – NEW  C

On September 30th, Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina as a Category 1 storm. While making its way through our area, Hurricane Ian destroyed several sections of our precious dunes.  Some may think we are exaggerating when we say “precious sand dunes;” however, they are extremely valuable to coastal regions. Let’s take a moment to learn about the sand dunes and discuss the safety risks, as well as the laws surrounding the dunes. October 27th - The current state of the dunes. Dunes’ Purpose | The sand dunes are the first line of defense when a storm impacts our area, protecting property from damage caused by high winds, storm surges, waves, and tides.  September 30th - During IAN. Not only are they essential during storms, but sand dunes are very helpful during erosional times. When this sand reserve is unavailable, ocean waves often rush upland, taking high ground instead. Vegetation | One of the most effective and aesthetically pleasing ways to build and stabilize a sand dun