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Pet Policies

Ocean Lakes is happy to have your entire family, including your pets! Pets (excluding rottwielers, pitt bulls and exotic animals) are allowed at all campsites. They are not permitted in our rental sites - sorry! When you are here at the campground we ask that you:

  • ... please do not leave your pet unattended outside at your campsite.
       ... keep your dog on a leash (not to exceed 6')
       ... please clean up after your pet! (This is our number one guest complaint.)
       ... no loud barking or unruly behavior will be tolerated.
    - - CAUTION - secure pets riding on golf cars!

This will help all guests feel welcome and happy. Thank you in advance for your consideration and have a great vacation!

Pet Beach Laws
web updated 7-17-07

Ocean Lakes has nearly one mile of oceanfront in Horry County limits featuring 18 marked beach accesses.
Please note change in Horry County's pet policy as of July 10, 2007.

  • Please be aware that in Horry County, pets are not allowed on the beach from 8 AM - 5 PM, May 15 - September 15. (This includes the beach in front of Ocean Lakes and part of Lakewood.)
  • Surfside Beach does not allow pets on the beach at any time May 15 - September 15. Be aware that Surfside will fine dog owners $500 per dog during this time. (Surfside Beach begins at the South end of Ocean Lakes' beach front at the Holiday Inn and the city limits end at Melody Lane.)
  • Pets must be on a 6 foot leash at all times on the beach, in control, and pet waste picked up.

Please note, fireworks are not permitted inside Ocean Lakes Family Campground, however, they are a popular past time on the beach. Please keep this in mind while selecting your site in Ocean Lakes if your pet is disturbed by fireworks. Fireworks are currently permitted on Horry County beaches. (Ocean Lakes Security has jurisdiction to the sand dunes, Horry County Police have jurisdiction over the beach front East of the sand dunes should problems arise or you have a complaint. Ocean Lakes Security works very closely with the Horry County Police.)

   
6th Annual Pet Celebration Day - July, 2008 at 10 am
Benefiting the Animal Rescue Program, NOAH
Pet Contests  ~ Pet Related Vendors

Ocean Lakes feels pets deserve their special day too!  In honor of all pets we've decided to have a Pet Celebration Day.  We will have two contests, anything goes and a patriotic pet contest, along with special pet vendors and pet adoptions.

Contest prizes include free nights of camping, attraction tickets and other great stuff.  All contests are $5 each to enter and all contest money will be given to Ark Animal Hospital's Noah Program. The Noah Program relies on donations to help injured and stray animals get well and find a special family to love them.  Stop by their booth and visit their pets to see if maybe you're that special someone.

Pet Contests!
Please note:  Crowd friendly pets welcome.  All pet policies apply.
Pets welcome in the Recreation Building for the Pet Celebration.

Please sign up in advance at the Recreation Office for the contest.
            "Patriotic Pet Parade" -  Dress your pet in 4th of July style or just dress them up in any style! Two contests for 2008!