General Park Policies

General Policies

• Families only, please.
• Age Curfew | Guests under 21 years of age are subject to Ocean Lakes’ curfew and must return to their site by Midnight unless accompanied by an adult from their site, or the guest (or their parent/guardian) will be subject to a $100 fine without warning. This policy applies year-round from Midnight to 5 AM. Please carry your ID at all times.
• All visitors must register at the Main Office before entering the campground.
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages is permissible at your site only by adults 21 years of age and older! Do not drive while intoxicated or drinking alcohol, this includes Golf Cars. Alcohol cannot be distributed. Violators could be trespassed and subject to additional fines.
• No tolerance for underage drinking. Offenders will be trespassed from the campground and subject to additional fines.
• Main Gate entrance is open 24/7. 24-hour Security Patrol on-site.
• PLEASE SECURE YOUR VALUABLES (bikes, scooters, skateboards, coolers, golf cars and chargers, etc.). Lock your vehicles; beware of leaving valuables inside. This includes your weapons (guns). They are prohibited in the campground. Leaving them in your vehicle may result in you being removed from the campground. We are not liable for stolen or damaged items.
• Deliveries & Package Guidelines for Main Office Mail Center include a cost to pick up packages for guests (and for Leaseholders if the package is oversized). See OceanLakes.com under FAQs.
• Sandy’s Center Stage can be used for events – check with the Recreation Office.
• Campfires are permitted at sites, conditions permitting (i.e. wind, fog, drought), and must be contained in a ring or elevated fire pit. Do not burn materials that produce excessive smoke. Guests must stay with the fire until it is completely out. All debris must be cleaned up afterward.
• If an Horry County Burn Ban is initiated due to extreme fire danger caused by low relative humidity, dry, or windy conditions, campfires are generally still permitted. We strongly advise guests to consider safety and be extremely cautious with campfires, fire pits, and grills, while being mindful that ocean breezes and wind can carry embers that can quickly ignite.
• Annual Leaseholders and guests are not permitted to sell any item anywhere in the park. Failure to comply with this policy may result in the removal of the guest and/or jeopardize the Annual Leaseholder’s Site Lease.
• “For Sale” signs, or any sign (including “Free”) or banner including phone numbers or websites implying such are not permitted. Political signs or other promotional signs are not permitted.
• Flags that do not contain vulgar language/images are permitted. On golf cars and vehicles, flags are not to exceed 2’ x 2’. Flags at sites must be mounted on a pole.
• Sandy Harbor Water Park: please review the Pool Rules online or available in our offices.
• We are family-friendly, please understand that inappropriate, or revealing swimsuits are not permitted.
• To maintain our family-friendly environment, only one person is permitted per bathhouse stall. Violators could be trespassed from the campground.
• Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside Sandy Mart. Shoes are required.
• Drones are not permitted in the park for privacy and safety reasons unless approved by Management and Security.
• Animal cruelty, harassment, molestation, torture, or injury will not be tolerated. This extends to all wildlife, including waterfowl, nests, and eggs. Do not catch, take, or sell wildlife. Our fish are “catch and release,” do not kill. SC DNR will be contacted at our discretion based on the circumstances.
• Horry County Ordinance states it is illegal to feed migratory and domestic waterfowl (geese, swans, ducks, cormorants, etc.) unless you are on a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Property. The purpose is to prevent attracting migratory and domestic waterfowl to or near residential areas.
• Yield to pedestrians, watch for crosswalks, not doing so could result in a fine.
• DO NOT pass the stopped School Bus at our Main Gate. Please stop while the bus is loading and unloading and do not drive around the bus by using a lane under the canopy.
• We understand that guests enjoy decorating and creating experiential displays; however, please keep in mind that management reserves the right to require the removal of anything that might be deemed unsafe or inappropriate. Remember young eyes and young ears!
• Please DO NOT put PAINT cans inside the trash bags or cans. Horry County has strict guidelines. We can be fined if paint spills out of the truck and hits the road. It is also a safety concern; the pressure of compacting the garbage in the truck can cause cans to explode, blasting wet paint and debris out of the truck. The ONLY thing that can be in the trash bags or cans is household trash. The Leaseholder or Guest is subject to a $50 Fine if paint is found in their trash.
• Please DO NOT DISPOSE of cooking oil in any of our lakes or water run-off areas as this can be extremely hazardous to our wildlife. If you have cooking oil that you need to dispose of, please let us help! Bring the oil to the Meet n’ Eat pick-up window and ask to speak with
  a Supervisor regarding disposal of cooking oil. One of our Teammates will handle recycling the oil to make sure it’s disposed of in a safe location.
• Please review our Halloweekends policies (masks, etc.) on OceanLakes.com.
• Hurricane Evacuation Curfew Policy (June 1 -Nov 1): If the Governor orders an evacuation, there will be a curfew for the entire campground during the entire evacuation period. For safety and security, anyone outside their lodging structure during this time is subject to being trespassed, fined and/or arrested in accordance with the South Carolina Law (16-7-10).

Emergency? Dial 911

Then (843) 828-4847 for the Ocean Lakes Main Gate so Ocean Lakes Security can respond and assist
(AED, First Aid), and escort the emergency vehicle(s) to the proper location.

Things With Wheels

Please review our ZERO TOLERANCE Golf Car Policies. These apply to ANYONE operating a Golf Car inside Ocean Lakes, including our Leaseholders and their guests. Please review the violations and penalties for failure to abide by our policies. Guests can be trespassed from the campground and subject to additional fines.

• Golf Car Curfew | Ocean Lakes has a Midnight curfew for the operation of a Golf Car and other modes of transportation (such as e-bikes, bikes, scooters, etc.) year-round. These modes of transportation (golf cars, e-bikes, bikes, scooters, etc.) must return to their registered site by Midnight and will be subject to a $100 fine without warning if operated from Midnight to 5 AM. Guests must have a valid Driver’s License on their person while driving.
• Uber/Lyft, Door Dash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, package deliveries other than by UPS/FedEX, etc. cannot proceed past the Gate to your site unless they have an individual work badge. All vendors must meet liability insurance requirements to work on our property for the safety of our guests and teammates. Drivers can pick up a “Guideline for Authorized Uber and Lyft Drivers” in the Compliance Office. If you need transportation, there are several taxi services that can drive you directly to your site. Please ask Security, any of our offices, or check under Quick Links online for a list. Please Note*: Uber/Lyft/Door Dash drivers, etc., can drop off/pick up at the Main Entrance in designated areas: April-October in 15-minute Parking ONLY (located beside exiting traffic lanes), during November-March in 15 minute Parking OR under the canopy (beside entrance lanes).
• Uber/Lyft drivers interested in taking guests to their site (past the Main Gate) simply have to provide the necessary insurance requirements and can find out more by contacting our Compliance Department at (843) 828-4836.
• If Security or Teammates have roads blocked due to an Emergency situation, Maintenance issue, or Safety concern, do NOT drive around them into the scene. Offenders may be fined or trespassed from the campground.
• Please do not park in the roadways or block the trash cans, it impedes garbage trucks and trash collection.
• 10 mph speed limit throughout the campground – strictly enforced.
• Refrain from revving engines, spinning tires. Please respect other guests in regard to noise, traffic, safety, and Quiet Hours. Failure to do so could result in removing the vehicle from the campground.
• No motorcycles (including electric) and no 2 or 3-wheeled gas-operated vehicles inside the campground under power. No motorcycle “Coasting” to site past authorized areas. All 3-wheeled vehicles (Can-Am Spyder, Polaris Sling-Shot, etc.) will be handled like motorcycles and will not be permitted to ride into the park.
• Gas golf cars are not allowed.
• Electric scooters and electric mopeds are permitted. Riders must obey all traffic rules and signage. Please use directional hand signals. Please know your child’s abilities! Pick up a “Safety On Wheels Guide” in one of our offices.
• All bicycles, scooters and golf cars operated after dark must have light(s) turned on. Aftermarket lighting is permitted on bicycles and golf cars as long as it does not blink, pattern flash or strobe. The lights should NOT resemble emergency lighting.
• A parking pass is required inside Ocean Lakes. All visitor passes are $15 per day, per vehicle. Overnight visitor passes expire at 11 AM on the date of departure as listed on the pass.
• No vehicle parking on Seaside Drive (beach side of street) March-October. Overnight parking is prohibited year-round. Handicap Placards and spaces are exempt.
• All trailers (utility, motorcycle, boat, etc.) must be on your site or placed in Short Term Storage for $10 per day. You must contact our Main Office at (843) 238-5636 for more information.

Courtesy Policies

• We want to emphasize that QUIET HOURS are 11 PM to 7 AM. Guests are expected to behave in a manner as to not disturb or annoy their neighbors. Radios, televisions, and other sources of noise must be kept within the bounds of moderation at all times.
• Please do not walk or drive across any site other than your own.
• All common areas are smoke free (including vaping).
• Know your site boundaries and respect your neighbor’s site space. Your campsite boundary is road to road, and from site post to site post. Be considerate, please try and keep fences, vehicles and other items 3 feet from street edge. Do not park behind your camper as that is your neighbor’s site.
• Do not park or place your belongings too close to the roads. Leave ample clearance for vehicles and camping units to pass. (Also helps avoid accidental trash pickup of non-trash.)
• Any guest playing loud music at sites or on golf cars (karaoke, stereos, amps, etc.): $100 fine will be issued after ONE WARNING.
• Lewd, vulgar, or offensive music [and language] in the campground: $100 fine will be issued WITHOUT WARNING. Remember young eyes and young ears!

Using Lakes and Oceans

• Please fish from banks (lakes are catch and release only), no wade fishing in lakes. Crabbing and net fishing are not permitted in our lakes or swash. Collect all fishing line and discard it in our lakeside iCare Fishing Line receptacles!
• Boats are not permitted in our lakes, including remote-controlled boats.
• Glass bottles and campfires are not allowed on the beach.
• Walking on the sand dunes or storing items on them is against the law in Horry County. There are federal laws as well. Those who break this law could be fined up to $500 or even be arrested. It is also illegal to cut, break, or otherwise destroy sea oat plants, beach grass, or sand fencing.

Danger – Beware

• CAUTION – When digging at any site – remember we have shallow underground utilities. We require Leaseholders to contact the Compliance Office for a “locate before digging”, this normally takes 3 days.
• DO NOT put HOT coals, ashes, or debris in the trash or trash bags! Please help keep our Team, our Guests, and our equipment (including garbage trucks) SAFE. Fire debris can remain hot for hours or even days after the fire is out, even if they look and feel cool on the surface.
• No fireworks are allowed to be discharged in the campground (including sparklers). Also see Horry County Beach Laws.
• Please remember – water balloons, water guns, and marshmallow guns can be considered assault weapons by other guests.
• Weapons and firearms (guns) are prohibited in the campground. Leaving them in your vehicle may result in you being removed from the campground.
• Laser pointers are not permitted anywhere in the campground.

Campground Policies: PDF | v. 12.11.24
Pool Rules: PDF – NOTE: We are family-friendly; please understand that inappropriate or revealing swimsuits are not permitted.