Ocean Lakes

We are excited to bring you a new segment called Campground Conversations ! Here is what you can expect – Each week, we will publish a blog entry that details a new, helpful topic, then the next day, we will introduce you to a Teammate that will show you what you need to know on this topic in a video .   Vacationing at Ocean Lakes is an exciting adventure where you create family memories that will last a lifetime. Therefore, through Campground Conversations, we hope to provide you with the information you need to make your trip to Ocean Lakes as simple and effortless as possible. We want you to kick back, relax, and enjoy our beautiful campground and all that it has to offer. Without further ado, let’s dive into our first segment of Campground Conversations – Camping 101: Pre-Trip Preparation | This week, on Campground Conversations, we are talking about how to pre-trip your trailer to be safe on the highway. Meet Tim "the Storage Man" Harmon, or just Ti...

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.  ...

Beach lifeguard Laurie Mathieu has one big piece of advice for beach-goers as we head into the busy summer season: Watch your kids on the beach. A sure sign that summer is right around the corner: Lifeguards are back on the beach by Ocean Lakes Family Campground. Lifeguard Laurie Mathieu (above) urges beach-goers to watch their kids and obey the rules lifeguards give them. Lost children are one of the most common issues beach lifeguards encounter during the busy summer season but is easily avoidable if parents keep a watchful eye on their little ones. It can be very easy for kids to get disoriented on the beach – especially when it’s full of activity and beach-goers. Beach access points can look very similar from the beach. And kids playing in the waves can drift down the beach in the ocean from their towels on the sand, then not know which way to go when they get out of the water. “Watch their kids and listen to the lifeguards,” said Mathieu, who has been a lifeguar...