Ocean Lakes

This week, on Campground Conversations, we are talking to our Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Barb Krumm! She has been with Ocean Lakes for 22 years, which means she has seen a lot and done a lot. Bluegrass Weekend, Beach n’ Boogie Weekend, Halloweekends, Polar Bear Plunge… That is all her creative thinking, my friend. Coming from art school, she uses her creative juices to bring lots of FUN to the campground. Speaking Of FUN | Recycling is FUN , too! Ocean Lakes’ iCare Program's slogan is, "Awareness and Action Count," and it aims to reduce the campground’s environmental impact by educating our guests about recycling, pet pollution, and other issues while urging action to address them. Here is what Barb had to say on iCare: Pet Pollution | Ocean Lakes’ iCare Program, established in 2009, focuses on educating our guests about issues that impact the environment in our area and suggests action to address these issues. Our team committe...

Many people that camp love their pets! (And so do many people that don't camp! LOL) So, here's a few tips about what NOT to feed your furry family member... 1. Anything with onions – Did you know that onions are toxic to dogs and cats (including garlic, leeks and chives). 2. Raw or garbage ready food   - Avoid potential messy accidents (from either end of your pet). Don't feed them the gizzard or anything you won't eat, especially if it is raw, or something that may have gone bad. You have enough to deal with over the holidays! 3. The Drumstick – or any thing that may contain bones. Bad boy. (Or girl.) 4. Dessert – It has little to do with the waistline and more to do with that digestive track! We all know not to feed them chocolate, but the fats in many desserts can give your little friend an upset stomach...or worse. Finally, avoid the "treat-sneaking" guests. Even after you ask them to not give the dog table scraps, temptation may win out. So, keep your ...

--> As summer vacation approaches, many families are struggling with the issue…What to do with those furry family members while on vacation. Although many of our guests are camping (which allow pets), we also have plenty of guests who stay in rental units that do not allow pets. Every year our Ocean Lakes Magazine features veterinarians and kennels nearby as a guide for our guests. These are just a few nearby places that we have gathered information for, but we would love to hear your suggestions or recommendations on which ones you have used! Or, if you use a different one, please feel free to let us know so we can add it to the list! Kennels A Dogs Way Inn 5225 Berkley Ct., Murrells Inlet  - 843-357-4545 Bubbles & Fluff Doggie Day Care 760A Business 17A (Joe Plaza), Surfside – 843-828-4357 Canine Command Center, Inc. 401 Tyner St., Socastee – 843- 293-1407 K9 Cabana 3949 Hwy 544, Surfside – 888-544-DOGS Tamroc Kennels 201 Bush ...