Myrtle Beach, SC - Any campground suggestions?

[Luv2Camp]

We're thinking about taking a camping trip to Myrtle Beach next spring. I think I have the campgrounds narrowed down to Pirateland and Ocean Lakes. Does anyone an opion on either one of these or any other campground suggestions? Thanks!

 

[polkadotsuitcase]

We've camped at both, and they're fairly similar -- vast campground, tight spaces, lots of golf carts zipping around at all hours. Here's the upshot from my troops (both boys):

Ocean Lakes:
Better indoor pool, decent kiddie spray area
Better arcade

Pirateland:
Better fishing holes
Better outdoor pool area (lazy river, kiddie spray area, and big regular pool)
More trees (the few they have)

Other than that, I'd say they're close to the same. Good beach access.

That said, our favorite place to camp at Myrtle Beach is the State Park, without a doubt. I love the maritime forest, the huge pier, the hiking trails (there are a couple geocaches there if you're into that). It's not as glitzy as the others, but we adore it. (Much cheaper, too!) You can also have a campfire, which I don't believe you can at the other two unless you have a fire ring. I could be wrong on that point, though.

Have fun whatever you choose!

 

[mnsprk]

Myrtle Beach Travel Park and Apache are on the N side of town. They are closer to Carolina Opry, Dixie Stampede, Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot landing.

Apache also has a Pier for fishing.

 

[kampfirekim]

We're thinking about taking a camping trip to Myrtle Beach next spring. I think I have the campgrounds narrowed down to Pirateland and Ocean Lakes. Does anyone an opion on either one of these or any other campground suggestions? Thanks!

Both are pretty evenly matched. We've ridden through both in the past and both were very nice. Although, I have heard that the GC's have gotten completely out of control at Pirate Land over the past few years. Teens driving wildly w/no enforcement of the rules etc.... They may have taken care of the problem since then. Just wanted you to be aware.

Good friends of mine LOVE Oceanlakes !!! We've stayed at Lakewood which was also very nice. (it was several years ago.)