Ocean Lakes

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...

We are continuously updating our campground, whether that be our facilities or our grounds, and finding new ways to improve our guests’ experience. Our Operations Manager, Kevin, Landscaping and Grounds Manager, Sammy, and their teams have been working diligently on projects involving our lakes, fishing, and landscaping. In this week’s blog, we are talking to Kevin and Sammy on the current status of those projects and how these projects will benefit our campground and our guests. Let’s get started! An Update From Our Operations Manager, Kevin | Q: What lakes are being dredged, and why is this necessary? A:   Areas where the sediment has collected in Lake Magnolia and the connecting Swash Inlet and Outlet Channels are our primary target areas. Sediments collect from storm water drainage that flow throughout our property. The sediment buildup causes decreased flow and decreases lake and swash capacity. We are working with Horry Coun...