Craft / Vendor Policy
In 2010, Ocean Lakes implemented a fair and reasonable revision to its Craft Policy in an effort to balance the interests of guests who enjoyed craft sales with those who preferred not to participate. Unfortunately, this compromise did not achieve the intended results, prompting a reevaluation of the policy.
Over time, the sale of crafts, goods, and services within the campground began to detract from Ocean Lakes’ primary mission of providing a safe, friendly, family-oriented campground and resort experience. In addition, repeated incidents involving inappropriate behavior toward teammates and fellow crafters, abusive language, physical threats, and threats of legal action led Ocean Lakes to unanimously decide to discontinue all unauthorized sales activities. Such conduct is inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated.
Effective January 1, 2011, Ocean Lakes Family Campground prohibited Leaseholders and guests from selling any items or services anywhere within the park. Failure to comply with this policy may result in the removal of the guest and/or jeopardize the Leaseholder’s lease.
While this decision was not made lightly, Ocean Lakes remains committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all guests, Leaseholders, and teammates. Approved special events, including the Annual Craft Fair, will continue.
Why the Change?
Historically, Ocean Lakes Family Campground had allowed the selling of “hand-crafted” unique-type items from campsites and Annual Lease Sites. However, this practice was abused and guests began selling commercially or mass-produced items, food and or drink items, clothes, shoes or other accessories, and personal services such as temporary tattoos and hair-braiding, among other things. This had completely gotten away from our mission and purpose as a family camping and resort area and began to negatively impact the enjoyment of guests adjacent to those involved in these types of activities. For that reason, we found it necessary to make changes to this policy.
We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Rally Vendors
Special consideration will be made for vendors that accompany various rallies hosted at Ocean Lakes throughout the year. These vendors must be registered with the rally organizer and may only sell goods related to camping and that are specific to the rally (name badges, coach signs, camping equipment, etc.).