Restaurants Near Ocean Lakes Family Campground (2026 Guide)
Ocean Lakes isn’t a food destination, and you don’t need to leave the gates for basics. Sandy Mart handles groceries, Meet ‘n Eat covers breakfast and burgers, Coffee & Creamery does coffee and ice cream, and Sandy Harbor Café works for pool-side lunch. But most families will want to eat out at least a few […]
The Complete 2026 Guide to Sandy Harbor Water Park at Ocean Lakes
The Complete 2026 Guide to Sandy Harbor Water Park at Ocean Lakes Sandy Harbor Family Fun Center is the single amenity guests mention most when they explain why they book Ocean Lakes over other Myrtle Beach options. It’s included with your rental (no tickets, no upcharges), it’s built for kids ages 4 through 14, and […]
Inside the Gates: Your Walking Tour Guide to Ocean Lakes Family Campground
A Complete Walking Tour of Ocean Lakes Family Campground Ocean Lakes covers 310 acres with nearly a mile of oceanfront (per Ocean Lakes’ homepage, https://www.oceanlakes.com/). A first-time visitor walks or carts through and sees a lot without understanding the layout. This walkthrough goes section by section from the front gate to the beach, with what […]
What to Pack for an Ocean Lakes Vacation (And What’s Already in the House)
What to Pack for an Ocean Lakes Vacation (And What’s Already in the House) The single most important thing to know before you pack for an Ocean Lakes vacation: most rental homes (including all of ours) come stocked with the basics, but sheets, towels, and full paper-product supplies for the week are usually NOT included. […]
What is the best time of year to visit Ocean Lakes?
What’s the best time of year to visit Ocean Lakes? Ocean Lakes Family Campground operates year-round, but the experience changes dramatically depending on when you visit. Peak season runs roughly from May 15 through Labor Day Weekend, with July as the busiest month and the water park open. Off-season runs October through April with significantly […]
Ocean Lakes Site Numbers Explained: How to Choose the Right Section
Ocean Lakes Family Campground spans 310 acres in Myrtle Beach, SC, with nearly a mile of oceanfront. With that much ground to cover, where your house sits inside the campground matters almost as much as which house you book! Oceanfront sections (2000, I, H, HH, K) put you closest to the water but have a […]
Pet-Friendly Ocean Lakes Rentals: The Complete Guide for Travelers with Dogs
Ocean Lakes Family Campground welcomes most dogs, has its own dedicated 1-acre off-leash dog park, and includes DIY dog wash stations for cleaning the sand off at the end of the day. Not every individual rental at Ocean Lakes is pet-friendly though, and Dune Life Rentals has a subset of pet-friendly properties within our 34-house […]
Multi-Generational Ocean Lakes Rentals: Best Beach Houses for 10–14 Guests
If you’re planning a vacation for 10 to 14 people across three generations, Ocean Lakes Family Campground is one of the strongest options on the East Coast for a single rental house big enough to hold everyone. The largest Dune Life Rentals properties sleep up to 12 guests across 4 to 5 bedrooms, and the […]
Why We Include Golf Carts on Nearly Every Dune Life Rental at Ocean Lakes
Ocean Lakes covers 310 acres. Walking from your rental to the water park takes 15 minutes if the weather’s cooperating, longer if it isn’t. Driving a golf cart takes three. The math on whether a cart matters at Ocean Lakes works out the same way every time, which is why 33 of our 34 rental […]
First Time at Ocean Lakes Family Campground? 14 Things to Know Before You Book (2026)
Ocean Lakes Family Campground is a 310-acre gated oceanfront community in Myrtle Beach, SC. Inside the gates you’ll find a private mile of beach, a full water park, mini golf, pools, arcades, a dog park, and roughly 300 rental houses. Most of those houses, including all 34 of mine, come with a complimentary golf cart. […]