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Pet Policies

Ocean Lakes is happy to have your entire family, including your pets! Pets (excluding rottwielers, pitt bulls and exotic animals) are allowed at all campsites. They are not permitted in our rental sites - sorry! When you are here at the campground we ask that you:

  • • Sorry, pets are NOT permitted in Ocean Lakes Properties' rental units, but we do welcome pets at our campsites!
    • Do not leave your pet unattended at your campsite.
    • Dogs MUST be on a leash at all times.
    • Leashes must not exceed 6 feet in length.
    • You MUST clean up after your pets.
    • CAUTION - Secure pets on golf cars.
    • No Pit Bulls, Rottweilers or any other dangerous or exotic pets allowed.
    • Please visit our Recreation Office for information about having pets on the beach.
    • No loud barking or unruly behavior tolerated.

  • Park Policies: PDF | Word Document | v. January 2012

This will help all guests feel welcome and happy. Thank you in advance for your consideration and have a great vacation!

Pet Beach Laws
web updated 2011

Ocean Lakes has nearly one mile of oceanfront in Horry County limits featuring 18 marked beach accesses.
Please note change in Horry County's pet policy as of Beach Ordinances revised in June, 2011.

  • Please be aware that in Horry County, pets are not allowed on the beach from 10 AM - 5 PM, May 1 - Labor Day. (This includes the beach in front of Ocean Lakes and part of Lakewood.)
  • Surfside Beach does not allow pets on the beach at any time May 15 - September 15. Be aware that Surfside will fine dog owners $500 per dog during this time. (Surfside Beach begins at the South end of Ocean Lakes' beach front at the Holiday Inn and the city limits end at Melody Lane.)
  • Pets must be on a 6 foot leash at all times on the beach, in control, and pet waste picked up.

Please note, fireworks are not permitted inside Ocean Lakes Family Campground, however, they are a popular past time on the beach. Please keep this in mind while selecting your site in Ocean Lakes if your pet is disturbed by fireworks. Fireworks are currently permitted on Horry County beaches. (Ocean Lakes Security has jurisdiction to the sand dunes, Horry County Police have jurisdiction over the beach front East of the sand dunes should problems arise or you have a complaint. Ocean Lakes Security works very closely with the Horry County Police.)

   
10th Annual Pet Celebration Day - July, 2012
Proceeds to benefit local charities for animals in need.

Ocean Lakes feels pets deserve their special day too!  In honor of all pets we've decided to have a Pet Celebration Day.  We will have two contests, anything goes and a patriotic pet contest, along with special pet vendors and pet adoptions.

Contest prizes include free nights of camping, attraction tickets and other great stuff.  All contests are $5 each to enter and all proceeds go to benefit local charities for animals in need.

Please note:  Crowd friendly pets welcome.  All pet policies apply.
Pets welcome in the Recreation Building for the Pet Celebration.

Please sign up in advance at the Recreation Office for the contest.
            "Patriotic Pet Parade" -  Dress your pet in 4th of July style or just dress them up in any style!