Ocean Lakes

Summertime is in full swing here at Ocean Lakes and that means time spent at the pool, Tie Dye Wednesdays are back, and all the ice cream you could ever want! And let’s not forget BEACH DAYS!   With a mile stretch of oceanfront, the beach is a popular amenity when staying in the campground. Guests and Leaseholders thoroughly enjoy walking the beach or sitting to take in the view and catch a few rays. While the beach is a place to make family memories, find your inner peace, and kick back and relax… There are safety precautions one must take in order to have a safe and enjoyable time. To go over some beach safety tips with us is none other than Duke Brown! Duke is Horry County Police Department’s Beach Safety Director. From working as a beach lifeguard, to teaching at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, launching the Junior Lifeguard Program, and serving as Horry County’s Beach Safety Director, he has seen a thing or two!  The Man, The Myth, The Legend – Duke Brown | Duke was...

Hello, sweet summertime! Grab the sunblock and your bathing suit - The opening of Sandy Harbor Water Park is quickly approaching! We continue to receive many questions regarding the water park's hours of operation for the 2021 season.  Let's dive on in and talk about Sandy Harbor |  Water Park | Sandy Harbor Water Park, which debuted Memorial Day Weekend in 2016, is 3-acres and boasts a 705-foot Adventure (Lazy) River, Drop Zone, The Tube, Splash Zone, as well as other cool features. Our Game Plan | We intend to have Sandy Harbor Water Park fully operational Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. During May, September, and October, we will scale back to more of an “hours as posted” operation. That may include shutting off the slides on the Drop Zone, The Tube, and Splash Zone during the week while leaving the other parts of Sandy Harbor open for guests. Treating Guests | While most water parks along the Grand Strand shut down after Labor Day, we have worked hard to treat ou...

Ocean Lakes Family Campground features nearly one mile of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, and for many guests, this is one aspect of our campground they highly anticipate. One Mile of Atlantic Ocean at Ocean Lakes We want our guests to have fun on the beach but remember to follow Horry County’s Beach Laws. These laws are put in place to keep all safe. This week, we are providing you with tips and important information, as well as preparing you for your next Ocean Lakes beach vacation. Swim Safe Tips | Check out these tips below to ensure a safe trip to the beach: 1.     Swim in designated lifeguard areas 2.     Swim with a buddy 3.     Swim sober 4.     Do not fight the current (Signal for help) 5.     Do not float where you cannot swim 6.     Watch small children closely 7.     Do not dive into the surf, protect your neck 8.  ...

The campground is in full swing and we are gearing up for a great Summer season! We have begun to do one of the most important tasks to get ready for the busy Summer season, which is hiring the right people for our team. Ocean Lakes Family Campground will add about 300 teammates for the Summer, including lifeguards, snack bar cooks and cashiers, recreation activities counselors, maintenance crew members, and more. Perks | Recruiting is underway for part-time and full-time positions that come with a variety of benefits, such as weekly paychecks, discounts, and access to our amenities when you are off work. The amenities include the Sandy Harbor Waterpark, Sandy Harbor Game Room, Sandy’s Down Under Skatepark, the Nature Center, and beachfront access! What Are We Looking For? | Our team, which swells to more than 500 during the Summer, is a hard-working bunch that helps make Ocean Lakes a special place for all. Each teammate focuses on providing friendly and hel...