Lakewood Campground is the largest campground in Myrtle Beach, with more than 1,100 campsites on its Kings Highway location on the south side of town. Lakewood is set on the beach near the Atlantic Ocean and has served the area for more than 50 years, according to its website. The campsites can accommodate RVs, campers and tents, and the campground features Internet access, bath houses, laundry facilities, pools, a propane refill station and a coffee house. Pets are welcome (if they are not aggressive breeds, such as German Shepherds or Rottweilers), and the campground also has its own grocery store. The campground also rents golf carts, bicycles, paddle boats, kayaks and canoes for family activities. Just down the road on Kings Highway is Myrtle Beach State Park, where you can fish, picnic, ride horses, walk nature trails and learn about nature in the park's education center.
Lakewood Camping Resort
5901 S. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
877-525-3966
lakewoodcampground.com
The Ocean Lakes Family Campgrounds has earned awards from the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds as the nation's RV Park of the Year, according to its website. There are nearly 900 campsites at Ocean Lakes, with some that can accommodate RVs that are 50 feet long. Campers with tents are also allowed to set up on RV sites. All campsites have water and sewer access, electrical hookups, cable TV hookups, phone jacks and daily trash service. It's important to know that Ocean Lakes recommends making a reservation 18 months in advance. The campsite also offers easy access to the nearby beach. Myrtle Beach is home to Ripley's Aquarium, where there are more than 85,000 square feet of exhibits on fish and other marine life.
Ocean Lakes Family Campground
6001 S. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
877-510-1413
oceanlakes.com
PirateLand bills itself as Myrtle Beach's "premier oceanfront campground," according to its website. PirateLand has its own recreation center, lazy river and pool, and easy access to the beach area. Campers can set up in RVs or in tents on one of PirateLand's hundreds of campsites. PirateLand has its own bathhouse, propane refill station, Internet access, 24-hour security and a laundry facility. PirateLand even furnishes lifeguards for the beach. One of Myrtle Beach's most popular attractions is Brookgreen Gardens, which is devoted to preserving the area's natural plant and water life. Brookgreen is on the National Historical Register and is well-known for its collection of figurative sculptures.
PirateLand Family Camping Resort
5401 S. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
800-443-2267
pirateland.com
