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 ...

The air feels crisp, the leaves crunch beneath your feet, even the colors are more appealing, and the food simply tastes better. Nothing beats packing up the camper, loading up the family, and camping during the Fall season. When staying at your happy place this Fall, here are a few campsite meals the whole family will enjoy! Let’s get started with this full course meal by the campfire |  Cowboy Caviar – Every meal needs an appetizer and this one will make the whole family say “Yee-Haw!”  Ingredients:  3 Roma Tomatoes 2 Ripe Avocados 1 Can Black Beans 1 Can Corn 1 Can Black Eyed Peas 1/3 Cup Red Onion 1 Bell Pepper 1/3 Cup Cilantro 1 Jalapeno Pepper Dressing: 1 Freshly Squeezed Lime 1/3 Cup Olive Oil ½ Teaspoon Salt ½ Teaspoon Pepper ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder Directions:  Combine tomatoes, avocado, onion, black beans, black eyed peas, corn, pepper, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl. Toss all this goodness really well! In a medium bowl, whisk together the ...

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.    ...

Camping at Ocean Lakes is always an exciting time, no matter the time of year! We are packed full of amenities and activities that are for the whole family. Most guests do not feel the need to leave the campground during their vacation due to all we offer, and many describe us as their “home away from home." There is no better way to enjoy your “home away from home” than by decorating your campsite to give yourself the full camping experience, while feeling right at home. Ten Tips To Decorating Your Campsite 1.     Signs – Hang or stick in the ground welcoming signs, signs with humorous sayings, or signs that have your family name on them. 2.     Team Spirit – Show off your team spirit by displaying flags, tents, chairs, tablecloths, or window clings on your RV. This will completely set the mood when watching your team play with a campfire, football food, and the family and friends gathered around. ...