Large Motorcycle Events
For large motorcycle events such as the Harley-Davidson Spring Rally (the second
weekend in May), Ocean Lakes arranges for motorcycle parking at the South Gate entrance
(photo above).
Every year this event has grown. In 1999, we had about 300 motorcycles at our Main
Entrance. Ocean Lakes continues to become more popular with bikers because we work
hard to accommodate them and our non-biker guests at the same time. We have received
many positive compliments from both. Even the bikers say its nice to travel back
into the campground where it is quiet and relaxing, away from the large roar of
motorcycles. They enjoy being able to sleep. Non-biker guests compliment us as well
and say they actually enjoy going to the South Gate to see all the bikes lined up.
In 2003
there were nearly 800 bikes in our campground for the May Harley Rally, we had so
many bikes and trailers, we had make some changes to accommodate the trailers for
their 2004 Rally. More than 900 bikes were parked
at the South Gate Area, and hundreds more were kept at people's campsites. The trailers
were moved to our secure storage area (or are permitted on a guests' site). Bikes
still remained at the South Gate as shown in the photo above. Although the trailer
area was in a different location for 2004, there was an area to park vehicles and
golf cars near the bikes at the South Gate area.
The golf car is a great mode of transportation,
helps conserve space for more bikes at the South Gate, and is great for towing bikes
from Ocean Lakes guests' sites to the South Gate exit of the campground (see photo
above).
During this event, large lights are installed for safety and a Security teammate
mans the Ocean Lakes South Gate property around the clock. Guests on motorcycles
arrive and depart via the South Gate.