Ocean Lakes

Last week, we announced that we will be featuring some of our favorite memories from our guests in our blog. Next up this week is Eric from Greer, South Carolina! Meet Eric | Eric is a South Carolina native and has been camping with Ocean Lakes for 42 years! He has special memories from the arcade that all began with his pal, Troy, and his summer love, Roxanne.  Thinking Back With Eric | It was the summer of 1978. My best friend, Troy, and I were 12 years old and it was my first trip to Ocean Lakes. We walked into the arcade as soon as we finished setting up camp. As the song “Barracuda” by Heart played in the background, I spotted her. Roxanne was visiting with her family from Ohio. For the rest of the week, my best friend, Troy, took a backseat to Roxanne! Roxanne and I stayed in touch for a while.  Eric and Troy - 1978 Every time I visit Ocean Lakes, I always walk into the arcade and think back to that wonderful summer. Troy and I are still pals.  Eric and Troy - 2021 ...

To celebrate our 50th Birthday, Ocean Lakes held a contest in which Guests and Annual Lease Site Holders were invited to enter their favorite Ocean Lakes memory for a chance to win the sparkly Golden Golf Car. The contest garnered over 600 entries – These memories made us laugh, cry, happy, sad, and so blessed to be a part of Ocean Lakes! While the contest only had 5 finalists, we knew our guests would enjoy reading some of the amazing memories as much as we did. So, that is exactly what we are doing.  Throughout the year, we will be featuring some of the favorite memories from our guests in the blog. First up this week is Wayne from Nolensville, Tennessee! Meet Wayne | Wayne has been an Annual Lease Site Holder at Ocean Lakes for 45 years! He entered into the Share Your Favorite Ocean Lakes Memory Contest with memories of his family with Mr. Jackson.  Words From Wayne | I have watched how Ocean Lakes has changed over the years. When I first visited Ocean Lakes, I could always...

If you have been following our social media channels since July 2nd, then you are aware of “A Family Legacy | An Ocean Lakes Docuseries.” A docuseries dedicated to telling the story of Ocean Lakes and our founding family. Two episodes have been released with more to come in the near future.  Episode 2: Growing The Land premiered last week, which detailed the events that began the wonderful story that is Ocean Lakes. Well, in this week’s blog, we are going even further. Picture it… Myrtle Beach… Early 1900’s… (Like my Golden Girls reference?)  Back To The Beginning | Our story begins with Vivian Francis and Mary Dusenbury Platt. They met in 1913 in Myrtle Beach, SC when Mary saved Vivian from drowning in the ocean by pulling him out by his hair. After his rescue, they dated, they married, then they had two children and established their home in Conway, SC. Their two children were named Mary Emily and Vivian Francis, Jr.  Mary Dusenbarry Platt, Vivian Francis Platt, Mary ...

Turning the big 5-0 is a milestone that Ocean Lakes is beyond excited to celebrate with all of our Guests and Annual Lease Site Holders. After all, we would not be where we are today without each of you! We knew we wanted to celebrate in a big way, thus a golden vision was born. Where It All Began | In 1996, our team adopted the service theme, “Creating Family Memories that Last a Lifetime!” We have made it our team goal to create a campground environment perfect for relaxing with loved ones and friends, for setting the stage to create amazing memories. 2021 is not only about telling our story. It is about YOU telling YOUR STORY! From this, the Golden Golf Car Contest began. We asked guests to share their stories, pictures, and videos with us. And on our birthday, one lucky individual will win the Golden Golf Car (and when we say Golden Golf Car, we truly mean GOLDEN)! While the Marketing Team got to work on creating the contest and spreading the word, a golf car needed to be built. T...

Camping is the way to go when it comes time for a vacation! The Jacksons developed their land into a campground because they believed that every family should be able to enjoy an oceanfront vacation. They felt that camping caters to people of all walks of life. Before you hit the road, though, there is one essential thing you will need. You will need an RV, of course! RVs are not a one size fits all purchase; there are many floor-plans and features out there. There truly is something for everyone in the RV world! You may find yourself asking where to begin or where to shop?  Follow Along - The Ocean Lakes RV Center’s Manager, Chris, provided four tips for when purchasing an RV |   The Perfect Fit | Do your homework and decide on the floor-plan that would best fit your needs. Some layouts may be more convenient for you or more spacious. It all depends on what you are looking for and how many people will be camping. Tow Check | If you plan on towing, make sure you pur...

When on vacation, cooking is not always a favorite, which is when guests turn to the Meet n’ Eat for the tasty food and treats (who can say no to the Blue Bell Ice Cream?!). While I love the Meet n’ Eat just as much as all of our guests (have you tried their thin crust pizza?!), cooking over a campfire has its advantages!  Plan a night to make dessert at the campsite and let the kids help! Below are 5 kid-friendly recipes and tricks for making sweets at the campsite that the family will love. This will create a lasting memory for everyone, and maybe even a new tradition! Let’s get to cooking at the campsite – Follow along for sweet campsite recipes |  Pancakes | I know I said plan a “night” for dessert, but pancakes for breakfast are pretty SWEET! Fluffy pancakes are the perfect start to any day, especially on vacation. Leave the messy method at home and use a bottle to make these at the campsite! Make life easier (and cleaner) and get rid of the bowl-pouring method. Grab an ...