Myrtle Beach

[pitch]

Which campground in Myrtle beach for 4/2014? I pretty much know it will be a parking lot. Doesn't need to be ocean front but I do want to be close. How soon do I need reservations? 23 ft htt 30 amp,two adults no children.
Is a shaded site important that early in the season?
Any wisdom you can impart is welcome.

[mockybird]

Dirt and big rigs don't mesh together...And when the surf comes up high from a storm or something, it floods part of the areas near the walk through areas . Big rigs hate this as do many others.

[wbwood]

Ocean lakes requires permit and insurance as well. They just allow everyone to bring them in as long as they do that and not just perm residents. Lakewood did the same thing, but they rented out golf carts as well. Then in the last few years, they started following suit with ocean lakes, except you had to store them there and pay their storage fees.

Still offers two different experiences. I do however think that MBTP could lower their rates some. They are about the same as OL and offer less amenities and activities than OL does. I did expect to see more big rigs there, but was amazed that it was mostly towables.

[magnusfide]

PackerBacker wrote:
You'll find many more golf carts (privately owned) during the winter months because they are permitted on the beach between December and March 1st. MBTP require a permit from them and proof of insurance. Also, I believe that a certification of a disability is required for a golf cart permit there but I could be wrong.

... Eric

I like the fact that MBTP takes the golf cart issue seriously.

[Community Alumni]

Brian, the dirt roads are not too bad, they scrap the roads every couple days or so and after every rain. We're there primarily in the off season so it isn't very crowded and it is quiet. You'll find many more golf carts (privately owned) during the winter months because they are permitted on the beach between December and March 1st. MBTP require a permit from them and proof of insurance. Also, I believe that a certification of a disability is required for a golf cart permit there but I could be wrong.

... Eric

[wbwood]

Drove throughout MBTP today. Not too bad of a place. Better than Apache for sure. We would make it a destination if we wanted it more quiet and didn't want to bring the golf cart. Not crazy about the dirt roads, but it is what it is.

[mockybird]

If you have a Coast to Coast membership, try Briarcliff. It is out on Hwy 17 by BareFoot Landing but it's not on the water. But a heck of a rate if you are a member and it would work for you.

[Community Alumni]

The high tide sites to really avoid at MBTP are 96, 97 & 97A. We were just a few sites back from these during our 2-month stay last winter. My experience is that high water issues usually happen during a full moon. We also saw it in the aftermath of Hurricane Francis back in 2004; the water even came back into sites 95, 98 and 134A.

We're back the beginning of October for two months then in January thru March; can't wait! :C

[Terryallan]

wbwood wrote:

Crowe wrote:
North side of MB, but very close to being in North Myrtle Beach.

Thanks, WB. That's what I meant but not what came out.

I know what you meant and I too think of it as north myrtle beach. Might as well be.

Yep. Pretty close to the old Windy Hill, and Barefoot Landing.

A word of advise. IF you do chose MBTP. Don't get right on the oceanfront road. Get one site back at least. WHY? You ask, From a person that loves to be right on the front row. Because when the tide comes in. It really comes in, and turns several of the Southern end front row sites into little islands. At high tide, there is no beach at MBTP. Which is the main draw of Apache. It is old, and dated. But it has the widest beach of any Myrtle Beach CG.

IF you could get MBTP's CG with Apache's beach. It would be perfect.

[wbwood]

Crowe wrote:
North side of MB, but very close to being in North Myrtle Beach.

Thanks, WB. That's what I meant but not what came out.

I know what you meant and I too think of it as north myrtle beach. Might as well be.

[Crowe]

North side of MB, but very close to being in North Myrtle Beach.

Thanks, WB. That's what I meant but not what came out.

[magnusfide]

VE3ESN wrote:
We're somewhat surprised that nobody mentioned Myrtle Beach State Park. When you enter the park, you're far from the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach itself, but when you reach Hwy. 17, you're close enough to all the attractions. The only downside of MBSP is that it's quite close to the airport, so there's some plane noise mainly during the daytime. MBSP is well maintained, has wi-fi, and a short bike ride will take you to a Food Lion opposite the park entrance. The sites vary in size but are considerably larger than the private parks in Myrtle Beach.

You're right! Completely forgot about MB State Park. It's a gooder as well. According to the original poster's reply though, it looks like they'll be in northern MB and will stay at Myrtle Beach Travel Park (see below)

pitch wrote:
My sil rents a condo each spring in N Myrtle, about 14 people... We will be hooking up with them but are going to maintain our independence and stay by ourselves,that is why we have a TT. Myrtle beach travel park seems to be close to them,so may be the default winner on location alone.

[wbwood]

MBSP won't be really close for them. D

[VE3ESN]

We're somewhat surprised that nobody mentioned Myrtle Beach State Park. When you enter the park, you're far from the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach itself, but when you reach Hwy. 17, you're close enough to all the attractions. The only downside of MBSP is that it's quite close to the airport, so there's some plane noise mainly during the daytime. MBSP is well maintained, has wi-fi, and a short bike ride will take you to a Food Lion opposite the park entrance. The sites vary in size but are considerably larger than the private parks in Myrtle Beach.

[Tom_N]

I'm a little different. We usually stay at Apache, down on the beach where we can see the pier and surf. We visit in October or November when the crowds are gone. The pier is great for strolling and fishing. Apache is kind of dumpy but the location is great with all the restaurants, Walmart, outlet mall, Pro Bass Shop and Barefoot Landing. All of these are with in a mile.

Myrtle Beach Travel park is next door to Apache. MBTP is nicer than Apache but they have high dunes between the campground and the beach so you can't see the ocean.