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A Halloween Hootenanny at Sandy’s Seaside Ranch | Halloweekends 2020

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Halloween at Ocean Lakes | Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year at Ocean Lakes. Everyone in the campground decorates and joins in on all the weekend festivities. For many families, Halloweekends at Ocean Lakes has become an annual family tradition! Bring your candy bag and a pumpkin – It is a treat for everyone! Here is what you can look forward to at Sandy’s Seaside Ranch |  Disclaimer | All events are subject to change – Especially due to COVID-19.  If any guest has concerns about their well-being or that of their family members, we recommend abstaining from using our amenities or participating in our activities. We truly want every guest to have a positive and enjoyable experience at Ocean Lakes, ultimately we want everyone to exhibit caution and consideration.   Everyone is strongly encouraged to remain proactive with social distancing, sanitizing, and minimizing shared items.   It is everyone’s personal responsibility to help ensure the well-being ...

Fall Campsite Comfort Foods | What Is On The Menu?

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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.    ...

Spook Up Your Campsite

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Halloweekends are right around the corner, and with the recent announcement of our theme and our spooktacular decorations going up, we are in the spooky spirit at Ocean Lakes! We know our guests love this time of year in the campground just as much as we do, and we also know that many of our guests plan months or even the entire year ahead when preparing for their costumes or site decorations. We absolutely LOVE the dedication and enthusiasm! Welcome to Ocean Lakes’ Halloweekends | Each year, we meet campers that are staying with us for the first time or are spending their very first Halloweekends with us. This week, we are sharing insight on how guests decorate their campsites and providing you with ten tips on what you can do! Decorating 101 | Ten Tips 1.     Carved Pumpkins | While this may seem like the obvious option when decorating, we want to remind each of you that we have a Pumpkin Decorating/Carving Contest each weekend...