Camp Right On Myrtle Beach At This Family-Oriented, Award-Winning Oceanfront Campground

The ocean winds are calling. If you've ever dreamed of camping out right on the beach, the Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should be your next destination. This award-winning campground offers a range of accommodations and family-friendly activities that will make your stay in Myrtle Beach a cherished vacation. Named the "2022 Mega Park of the Year" by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, Ocean Lakes offers almost a mile of beachfront and more than 300 acres for RV campsites, tents, and vacation home rentals to host your family. And, you're just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. 

Ocean Lakes is located about 7 miles south of downtown Myrtle Beach and around 5 miles from the Myrtle Beach Airport. The campground has 859 pull-through sites that include electricity, water, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV hookups. If you prefer the comforts of home, the property features a variety of furnished rentals. While soaking up the sun on the shores of the Grand Strand (Myrtle Beach's 60 miles of coastline) is the most popular thing to do, Ocean Lakes features a full schedule of activities for the entire family. The Sandy Harbor Family Fun Center is the hub of all the action with indoor and outdoor pools for all ages, water slides, and a splash zone. You can also play a round or two of mini-golf, create arts and crafts, and enjoy new experiences. Families may also find the on-site Nature Center Discovery Lab a great place to learn more about marine life.

Over the past few decades, Myrtle Beach has earned a reputation as an affordable, fun, and budget-friendly destination in South Carolina. From outdoor recreation and water sports to amusement centers, museums, and a stunning state park, your family will have a ball sharing these moments together.

Start out at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, the downtown entertainment capital of the city, which stretches for more than a mile. Along the way, you'll pass the best restaurants in Myrtle Beach with the scent of fresh seafood drifting in the air, cute little shops that welcome you in, and lots of fun at some amazing Ripley's attractions. Other recommended spots include the SkyWheel that gives you expansive views as far as the eye can see, the Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach which offers hands-on adventure under the sea, and Myrtle Beach State Park for hiking and bird-watching.

Another great destination is Broadway at the Beach which is filled with more than 20 different entertainment options. Check out go-karting at Broadway Grand Prix, challenging escape rooms at Backstage Escape Games, fun at the old ballpark with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, and animatronic dinosaurs coming to life at DinoPark. If you've never been to WonderWorks, you can wow your family with more than 100 fascinating hands-on exhibits. Here's what you need to know about visiting this popular amusement park.