Ocean Lakes

What an exciting time – Sea Turtle Nesting Season is upon us, Ocean Lakes! These beautiful reptiles will begin making their way ashore to lay their eggs and then a short while after, there will be babies hatching and crawling out to sea. This is a wonderful part of nature, and every now and then we find nests on the beach in front of the campground.  Loggerhead Sea Turtle Loggerhead Sea Turtle Eggs Whether you come across a nest here or elsewhere, we want to take this opportunity to educate you on Sea Turtles and what to do/not to do when that special time comes. Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchling The Scoop on Sea Turtles | Sea turtles are among the largest reptiles in the world and inhabit almost every ocean! Sea turtles are cold-blooded, breathe air, lay eggs, and deposit their eggs on dry, sandy beaches. There are seven species of Sea Turtles in the world. They are the Loggerhead, Kemp's Ridley, Greens, Leatherback, Australian Flatback, Hawksbill, and Olive Ridley. Green Sea Turtl...

Cruisin’ around on a golf car in Ocean Lakes has become the main source of transportation in the campground. Getting to and from your site on 310-acres of campground is much easier when you are on a golf car.  This week, on Campground Conversations, we are talking to Paul Jones, the Ocean Lakes Golf Cars Manager. He is explaining the golf car rental process and answering the frequently asked questions from guests. Meet Paul! Here’s what Paul had to say on renting a golf car from Ocean Lakes Golf Cars | The Rental Process | Golf cars can be rented upon your arrival at Ocean Lakes by any registered guest who is at least 21 years old and has a valid driver's license. Any member of your party who is at least 16 years old AND has a valid driver's license may operate the golf car. We do not rent to anyone staying outside of Ocean Lakes Family Campground. Be sure to bring your driver's license and...