Ocean lakes mess

[wvhurricane]

Have spent the week in ocean lakes at myrtle beach. This park is completely out of control. The children on golf carts rule the roads from 8:30 pm on....trying to walk the dog is an exercise in simple survival. It is 12:39 and I am parked next to an extremely loud and obnoxious party next door. Security has chosen not to interfere. I will never ever come back here again.

[wbwood]

mockybird wrote:
Maybe they read RV.Net.............Or heard that wb was coming to town 😉

Nah I think it was CecilT. They saw the VaTech golf cart and said there goes the neighborhood. 😉

[mockybird]

Maybe they read RV.Net.............Or heard that wb was coming to town 😉

[magnusfide]

jtbr3 wrote:
Just returned from week at Pirateland after staying prior year at OL. Vowed never to go back to OL with young kids due to crazy carts so tried Pirateland and was very happy. Yes still alot of carts but by 11pm, they are all gone and it was quiet. In addition, majority were adults using them. Also, recommend far left hand side which was not as busy as the nightly parade was on right side under watch of security. Security was very noticeable.

I'm glad you had a great time. Thanks for the HT on Pirateland too.

[wbwood]

We've been noticing at least 5 or more security on the nightly parade strip this year. They have also stopped it at the end of the road on the south end of it. They are staying active with checking kids for their age, I've seen them confiscate beer from adults and other various things. They aren't just standing around not doing anything. Even saw one the other night running after a kid that was going up and down the road in between the carts.

[jtbr3]

Just returned from week at Pirateland after staying prior year at OL. Vowed never to go back to OL with young kids due to crazy carts so tried Pirateland and was very happy. Yes still alot of carts but by 11pm, they are all gone and it was quiet. In addition, majority were adults using them. Also, recommend far left hand side which was not as busy as the nightly parade was on right side under watch of security. Security was very noticeable.

[magnusfide]

wvhurricane wrote:
Have spent the week in ocean lakes at myrtle beach. This park is completely out of control. The children on golf carts rule the roads from 8:30 pm on....trying to walk the dog is an exercise in simple survival. It is 12:39 and I am parked next to an extremely loud and obnoxious party next door. Security has chosen not to interfere. I will never ever come back here again.

In addition to Huntington State Park another thread reminded me of another local state park Myrtle Beach State Park

Both Huntington and MBSP have the option of full hook ups or water/electric only. Both are very nice places and within a short distance of the beach. Just click on the links to get info on the pets regs and the facilities offered.

[wbwood]

magnusfide wrote:

wvhurricane wrote:
Have spent the week in ocean lakes at myrtle beach. This park is completely out of control. The children on golf carts rule the roads from 8:30 pm on....trying to walk the dog is an exercise in simple survival. It is 12:39 and I am parked next to an extremely loud and obnoxious party next door. Security has chosen not to interfere. I will never ever come back here again.

If you would still like to visit the area without the Ocean Lakes mess, check out Huntington Beach State Park just to the south of Myrtle Beach. Very nice park. Very quiet compared to the others in the area. From their website:

Standard Sites with Elec. & Water : 107 sites $21-41/site/night. Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.

Full Hookup Sites with Elec, Water, Sewer : 24 sites at $24-47/site/night. Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.

See more here http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/huntingtonbeach/camping.aspx

A lot less campsites and often harder to get into than the other campgrounds. Also, the campground part is not really oceanfront, which could be a negative or positive for some. Also no sewer, wifi or cable and other amenities (pool, not sure if HBSP has a laundry or not, store, restaurant, kids activities, adult activities, shows, and more) that some may want. Distance is about 11 miles south of ocean lakes, further away from myrtle beach if you are looking to be closer to myrtle beach.

[wbwood]

colliehauler wrote:
Does OL allow UTV's?

Not gas powered. I electric, you will have to ask them directly about it. But golf carts have to have $50,000 liability insurance on them.

[magnusfide]

wvhurricane wrote:
Have spent the week in ocean lakes at myrtle beach. This park is completely out of control. The children on golf carts rule the roads from 8:30 pm on....trying to walk the dog is an exercise in simple survival. It is 12:39 and I am parked next to an extremely loud and obnoxious party next door. Security has chosen not to interfere. I will never ever come back here again.

If you would still like to visit the area without the Ocean Lakes mess, check out Huntington Beach State Park just to the south of Myrtle Beach. Very nice park. Very quiet compared to the others in the area. From their website:

Standard Sites with Elec. & Water : 107 sites $21-41/site/night. Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.

Full Hookup Sites with Elec, Water, Sewer : 24 sites at $24-47/site/night. Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.

See more here http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/huntingtonbeach/camping.aspx

[colliehauler]

Does OL allow UTV's?

[tsmith]

noe-place wrote:
I would never have believed they have ocean sites open in June. :h

Most of the time the sites are open for a day or two...

Todd

[noe-place]

I would never have believed they have ocean sites open in June. :h

[mockybird]

Well thanks for rubbing it in about the open sites, but SOMEONE has to stay home and keep working while you guys go play.
Oh, I forgot, I'm not an "OL is my favorite place at MB" person. 😉

[zackyboy3rs]

Quiet a few security folks out about 3pm. Saw at least 5 security vehicles circling. Busy. But not out of control.

[wbwood]

tsmith wrote:
Several sites are open near the ocean...

Todd

Some back in the 4000 section as well. It's so quiet back here, the entertainment yesterday was watching the neighbor seal his roof. Lol