CAMPING AT THE BEACH Whether you come to Surfside Beach to get
away from the noisiness of the city, or just to relax on the sun-kissed sand, remember that there are several areas besides the beach in which to relax. Surfside Beach is neighbor to three of the greatest campgrounds in the Unit- ed States. Lakewood Camping Resort opened in 1959
and is known for being the first campground along the Grand Strand. The resort has more than 1100 campsites, 105 rental villas and more than 790 villas owned by individu- als from all over North America.
Lakewood
has grown to be one of the largest and most award-winning camping resorts in the world. It was named the “Best of South Carolina” in 2012 and recognized as the Mega Park of the year for 2010-2011. Ocean Lakes Family Campground was built
by Mary Emily and Nelson Jackson, along with their five daughters, starting in 1970. On July 2, 1971, Ocean Lakes opened with 30 camp- sites and one bathhouse. Nelson Jackson was 50 years old at the time. “People were lined up outside the gate by the hundreds and we were
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clearing spots for their campers as fast as they could park ‘em,” he explained with a smile.
Today, Ocean Lakes features 893 campsites and 2,554 annual lease sites on 310 oceanfront acres with nearly one mile of beachfront, four bathhouses, and more than 360 employees in the height of the camping season. It is the larg- est campground on the east coast and one of the largest in the United States. On an average seasonal day, Ocean Lakes has 25,000 - 35,000 guests enjoying the countless amenities that have made it a local favorite and a national va- cation destination. “We could do a lot of things with 310 oceanfront acres in Myrtle Beach, and we’ve had many lucrative offers, but we believe that everyone - the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker - should have the privilege of enjoying God’s beautiful ocean,” explained Nelson Jackson, during an interview when he was 88. Pirate Land Family Camping Resort offers
a wide variety of amenities to please those of all ages. They have a magnificent 510-ft. lazy river as well as an on-site recreation area in- cluding miniature golf, pools and an arcade.
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