Ocean Lakes

Lights… Camera…Halloweekends! Celebrate the Golden Years of Ocean Lakes starring our very own, Sandy STARfish! We are rolling out the red carpet for our guests this October! Dress up as your favorite star and glam out your site as we bring Hollywood to Ocean Lakes! Every Friday and Saturday in October are a Halloweekend.  Friday Events (All 5 Halloweekends) | Family Ceramics | 9:15 AM | All ages are welcome. Children younger than 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Seating is limited to only 30 spots per class so make sure you arrive on time. We have a wide variety of ceramics to choose from ranging in price from $2.00 to $40.00. Completed items will be ready to pick up on Friday night beginning at 6 PM. Held in the Recreation Center, Room C. There is a daily supply fee of $1.50, plus the cost of the item you choose to paint. Beachside Movie | 7 PM | Grab the whole family for a fun night under the stars. Bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks down to the basketball courts. We wil...

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.    ...

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: ...