Ocean Lakes

This week, on Campground Conversations, we are talking to our Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Barb Krumm! She has been with Ocean Lakes for 22 years, which means she has seen a lot and done a lot. Bluegrass Weekend, Beach n’ Boogie Weekend, Halloweekends, Polar Bear Plunge… That is all her creative thinking, my friend. Coming from art school, she uses her creative juices to bring lots of FUN to the campground. Speaking Of FUN | Recycling is FUN , too! Ocean Lakes’ iCare Program's slogan is, "Awareness and Action Count," and it aims to reduce the campground’s environmental impact by educating our guests about recycling, pet pollution, and other issues while urging action to address them. Here is what Barb had to say on iCare: Pet Pollution | Ocean Lakes’ iCare Program, established in 2009, focuses on educating our guests about issues that impact the environment in our area and suggests action to address these issues. Our team committe...

This week, on Campground Conversations, we are talking to our Landscaping and Grounds Manager, Sammy Gore! Sammy was promoted to his current position about a year ago, and he came in with BIG ideas, and great execution. The Ocean Lakes landscaping received a beautiful makeover and our lakes got the attention they so deserved (dredging, research, bedding, restocking). While Sammy is an expert on quite a few topics concerning landscaping and lakes, we are focusing on fishing this week. So, pull up a chair, cast a line, and let’s get fishy with Sammy! Here is what Sammy had to say on fishing in Ocean Lakes | Ocean Lakes Family Campground features eight freshwater lakes, so pack your tackle box! Our lakes are stocked with Catfish, Bass, Bream, and Carp. Fishing is a favorite activity for many Ocean Lakes families. In the Spring of 2017, we hired specialists, The Smart Group, a science-based consulting group in nearby Pawleys Island, to access the condition of ou...

Last week, Ocean Lakes debuted their newest addition to the beachfront, which is a special photo opportunity for all guests when visiting their home away from home. Our Newest Addition To The Beachfront! In this week’s blog, we are giving you the inside scoop on how this special project came to be! The Birth of an Idea | In November of 2019, the Marketing Team traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee to attend ARVC, which is the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. While attending sessions, the team came across “KNOX” inside the convention center. The letters were made of wood and made quite the statement piece in which all passersby excitedly stood in front for their picture. ARVC In Knoxville, TN. Instantly, the Marketing Team looked at each other as if one big lightbulb had lit up above their heads. They knew that Ocean Lakes needed their own letter photo op on the beachfront! Meet The Marketing Team! Pictures were taken, calls were ma...