Ocean Lakes

When on vacation, cooking is not always a favorite, which is when guests turn to the Meet n’ Eat for the tasty food and treats (who can say no to the Blue Bell Ice Cream?!). While I love the Meet n’ Eat just as much as all of our guests (have you tried their thin crust pizza?!), cooking over a campfire has its advantages!  Plan a night to make dessert at the campsite and let the kids help! Below are 5 kid-friendly recipes and tricks for making sweets at the campsite that the family will love. This will create a lasting memory for everyone, and maybe even a new tradition! Let’s get to cooking at the campsite – Follow along for sweet campsite recipes |  Pancakes | I know I said plan a “night” for dessert, but pancakes for breakfast are pretty SWEET! Fluffy pancakes are the perfect start to any day, especially on vacation. Leave the messy method at home and use a bottle to make these at the campsite! Make life easier (and cleaner) and get rid of the bowl-pouring method. Grab an ...

After a long, hot Summer, nothing feels more right than once that slight chill fills the air. The cooler weather is not the only bright side to camping during Fall – Let’s not forget the delicious food! Close your eyes, picture your camper on one of our pull-through campsites, your fire pit burning firewood, and your family gathered around the picnic table. Now imagine a delicious pot of chili cooking – YUM! This week, we are giving you the  perfect cooking guide when camping during the Fall. First, let's take a look at the menu: Chili, Skillet Cornbread, Pumpkin Nutella S’mores, and Apple Cider! How delicious does that menu sound? I know I am hungry just thinking about this! Menu Item #1 | Chili Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 cans red kidney beans, 2 cans diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper 1.    ...

Campfire season is on its way with cooler temperatures arriving in the Myrtle Beach area. But before you bust out all the campfire gear, brush up on our rules and get tips for making sure your fire doesn’t get out of hand. Ocean Lakes allows campfires on sites in the campground, but they must be contained in a ring or an elevated fire pit. Guests must stay with the campfire, ensure that it’s completely out and clean up any debris from it. In addition to the general safety anywhere you have a campfire, guests should take extra precautions here because of the ocean breezes. “I would just encourage your folks not to have huge ones,” said Kathy Nieuwenhuis, public education officer with Horry County Fire-Rescue. “With any wind those embers can be picked up and deposited somewhere else.” Reminder: While Ocean Lakes allows campfires at sites in the campground, campfires are NOT allowed on the beach. Here are a few tips for guests building a fire at their site: ...