Favorite "kid friendly" campground in Myrtle Beach ?

[JimMartin]

Looking to take my 12 year old and some friends to Myrtle beach for a basketball tournament in July. Would like to find the best place for kids.


What's your favorite "kid friendly" campground in the area?

[fuzzbutt]

Hopefully this doesn't sound too snarky. It's not meant to be. I dont understand the fascination with the golf carts. I can see why bored teenagers do it but I don't see why the adults spend so much time just riding around with their little dog on their lap. It seems to be at almost every campground. Personally, thats why I like MBTP. There is a lot less of it there. To each his own I guess.

[dodge_guy]

We`ll be at Pirate Land July 6th! can`t wait to go. we have an end site right on the "main drag"! I want to be one of the annoying people!!!! :B

[dieharder]

modern family wrote:
I can only comment about Pirate land which we did NOT like. The pool was extremely over crowded and just a big rectangle (no slide or anything to do) The lazy river was OK and the kids (8 and 11) were bored after about an 1 hour. We had a site 6 spots from the water, nice to be close to the beach, but very tight (but we knew that before we arrived).. Honestly no one (employees) were friendly. Too much going on I guess being the second week in July.

The golf cart parade every night on the main drag along the beach was incredibly annoying and dangerous for all (spectators and drivers) The entire 4 days were just too hectic and crazy in that campground for us. Maybe they are all the same in July..

Finally someone who sees Pirateland, specifically the golf cart "parade", like I do. Won't be back. MBTP for me, thanks.

[zackyboy3rs]

Kid friendly? Daddy Joes in Tabor City Nc. Hidden gem. Jellystone themed. 30-40 minutes from north Myrtle beach area.

[CampingN_C_]

When we were younger and before kids we liked Ocean Lakes but now we stay at MBTP, and have for years. No golf cart infestation like the others. Yes, there's less to do, but that's not always a negative!

Believe it or not, it's not that difficult to find a spot last minute, especially as it gets closer to your dates. People cancel all the time. When we stayed at OL we hardly ever had reservations way ahead of time, just keep calling, daily.

[Oaklevel]

It may come down at this late date as to who has space. Or you may get lucky & someone might cancel. We made our July reservations to Ocean Lakes last July. Nearly 900 campsites there alone & hard to get July space now unless you want to change sites during the week.

[fuzzbutt]

Here is my 2 cents worth. We have stayed at Lakewood, Pirateland and MBTP. We like them all. MBTP is my favorite.
On this short notice, I think you will have to take anything you can get.

[modern_family]

I can only comment about Pirate land which we did NOT like. The pool was extremely over crowded and just a big rectangle (no slide or anything to do) The lazy river was OK and the kids (8 and 11) were bored after about an 1 hour. We had a site 6 spots from the water, nice to be close to the beach, but very tight (but we knew that before we arrived).. Honestly no one (employees) were friendly. Too much going on I guess being the second week in July.

The golf cart parade every night on the main drag along the beach was incredibly annoying and dangerous for all (spectators and drivers) The entire 4 days were just too hectic and crazy in that campground for us. Maybe they are all the same in July..

[jayco304]

wbwood...wristband is now included in reservations during the summer months and they are good for the number of people on the campsite for the entire stay of the trip. This year they are orange and white bands.

[love2rvcamp]

You might check at Willow Tree Rv Resort. It is up near Cherry Grove ( North Myrtle Beach). It is about 15 minutes from the ocean. The resort has a 40 acre lake with a sandy beach with water inflatable toys for the kids to,play on. There is a pool with a hot tub. There are paddle boats, basketball and volley ball.
I called about a week ago and got a spot in July. My kids love the park and the beach and you are a short drive to all the Myrtle Beach stuff and the ocean. Best of both worlds.

[wbwood]

I would go with one of the big 3 (Ocean Lakes, Lakewood and Pirateland). Lakewood is cool with the wristband thing, but you have to pay extra for them and you have to go daily to get your writband for the day. Never been to Piratelan, so will not comment on it except that some people seem to like it. Our favorite is Ocean Lakes. It's the biggest (and biggest on the east coast). Yes, there are lots of golf carts and if you go, you will see why. They have the pools, mini golf, and etc. They also have a lot of stuff at the activity center for the kids. My daughter enjoyed the little day camp thing they had daily. You do pay for it ($5 or $10 a day), but they do activities and meet other kids. Gives parents some of their own down time.

Unfortunately MBTP has the big requirement of minimum nights, whereas the others have only a 4 night requirement. Ocean Lakes also has the shortest time frame for that minimum amount of time and you can reserve specific sites. Their website is very helpful as telling you the size of the sites, if you can open up slides/awnings and any obstructions. They also tell you exactly how far from the beach you will be and how far from a bath house (if that's necessary).

[Community Alumni]

We enjoy Myrtle Beach Travel Park but as mentioned you might be late to get a site. Summer months also have a 7-day minimum.

[dodge_guy]

We have resv. In July at Pirate Land (had them since July of last year when they had only 2 ocean front sites left). I was going to do OL's, but at the last second decided on PL.

Good luck!

[JimMartin]

Thanks for all the input!