Ocean Lakes

The birds are chirping, many are breaking out the flip flops, and our Mama and Daddy Swans have built a new nest and begun laying eggs… Spring has officially arrived at Ocean Lakes! With the arrival of Spring, there are more happy campers in the campground, and our hearts are so thrilled! As you all know, our team spent the “down time” completing projects throughout the campground preparing for a new season. Spring may be here, but the team has not slowed down on the projects.  Follow Along for an Update on all Things Maintenance in the Campground |  Splish, Splash – We are in Preparation Mode at SHWP | Once Sandy Harbor Water Park opens for the season, it is all fun in the sun in the campground. What guests do not see is all the preparation that goes on behind the scenes. Our team is working diligently to complete the necessary and required maintenance to the water park.  This week, we are focusing on buffing the slides and painting the racks for the mats! We have purcha...

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...

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 comes 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 Water Park, Sandy Harbor Game Center, 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 friendl...

Summertime is quickly approaching, and what does that mean? The opening of Sandy Harbor Water Park, of course! We continue to receive many questions regarding the water park's hours of operation for the 2020 season. Let's dive in and talk about Sandy Harbor! Water Park |   Sandy Harbor Water Park, which debuted Memorial Day Weekend in 2016, 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 our guests b...