If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Our experience with this KOA was excellent. First…read morewhen we checked in I didn't pick the correct space for our size RV and the employee assisted us in getting an upgrade at a discounted rate. Our new place was beautiful. Everywhere in the resort was clean and well maintained. The pool was very clean. While swimming an employee went around and offered free ice creams sandwiches to the guests. Bad time for me to be on a diet. This is the third annual visit to the Myrtle Beach KOA and I hope to come back soon.

Not impressed with this location at all. I gave it 3 stars…read morejust because the bathrooms were very clean and cold - the ac worked really well. The sites are very well shaded, which is super nice. Aside from that, not impressed and we won't be back to this location. There were ants everywhere. We're going to have to spray our camper when we get home because of how many ants were at this campground. The staff at the store/registration weren't super nice. It felt like we were asking a dumb question every time we asked something. Charging $100/day for a golf cart rental is wild behavior. Half of the splash pad didn't work and the ground needed a really good pressure wash. The hours of everything is odd - I've never stayed at any campground where the camp store closes at 4pm? Our last KOA 2 weeks ago, it closed at 7pm and their shuttle went until 9:30pm...so having a "shuttle" to the beach that stops at 3:30 in the afternoon is dumb and useless. Very unimpressed - will not be returning and we also do not recommend.

Such a beautiful beach and well maintained…read more We visited this local beach and had a great day. Went back a few times and can't wait to go back again.

Myrtle Beach State Park is a fantastic park, it is one of sixteen SC State Parks built by the…read moreCivilian Conservation Corps. Opened in 1936 it was the first park to open in the system. The Park is situated in an oceanfront maritime forest with a beautiful beach and stunning oceans views from its free fishing pier. The park offers boardwalks to easily reach the beach as well as outdoor showers to rinse off, there are plenty of bathrooms and changing facilities just a short walk from the beach. With a mile of beach it has six cabins available to rent just several hundred yards from the beach, for those that enjoy camping there are 278 campsites nestled under the towering trees, 138 of them have full-hookups (water, electricity & sewer), there are also 30 designated, seasonal tent sites. There are 2 hiking trails available in the park, both the Sculptured Oak and Yaupon trails lead to the beach. There are 2 gift shops to do all your souvenir shopping or pick up last minute supplies for camping or fishing. There are seven picnic shelters for group gatherings, reunions, etc. The Park has an incredible nature center with programs for kids of all ages. Programs and Guided Tours include fun, engaging and educational programs on a variety of topics and are offered year round to raise awareness about the natural resources of the park. Pets are not allowed on the beaches from 10am until 5pm (7 days a week) May 1 through Labor Day, Bikes are also not allowed on the beach during the same time periods as pets.

This is a family tradition for us, it's a wonderful place to take a family…read more Walk the beach, play some games at the arcade, sports, grab a golf cart and cruise, play put, put, and have a cheese burger and fries. Enjoy a sunrise, what a blessing you will be glad you came and we will see you here.

I am very disappointed with my experience, and I haven't even arrived for my stay yet…read more Since June, I repeatedly called the reservation number that was provided to me, but every call was disconnected. Then, after the death of a family member, making my reservation and purchasing my Fast Pass understandably slipped my mind. When I began calling again, I continued to experience the same issue with the reservation line, making it impossible to complete my purchase before the 14-day discounted pricing deadline. I eventually went to the website and submitted a message, which resulted in being given two additional phone numbers. I called one of those numbers, and someone answered immediately. I wish I had gotten the representative's name because I was trying to purchase my Fast Pass. Unfortunately, because my reservation was now only 12 days away instead of 14, the price had increased from $12 per day to $15 per day. My primary reason for calling was that one of our vehicles would not be on the property for the entire stay, and I did not want to pay for days it would not be used. I will admit that I was very upset and not as pleasant as I normally would have been. After months of trying to reach the reservation line, dealing with the loss of a family member, and then learning I had to pay more because I had been unable to get through sooner, my frustration got the best of me. What pushed me over the edge was being told, "Well, you could have called in June when the reservation was sent." I did. Even so, I do not believe hanging up on a customer is ever an appropriate way to handle a situation. Every customer deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect, even during a difficult conversation. I had not visited Ocean Lakes for several years because of previous issues, including having items stolen while staying on the property. I decided to give it another chance, hoping things had improved. Unfortunately, this experience has convinced me that after this stay, I will not be returning. It does not matter whether a business is family-owned or corporate-owned--no customer should ever be treated this way. Good customer service means listening, showing respect, and making a genuine effort to resolve concerns. A good rule to live by is to treat every customer the way you would want your own grandparents to be treated. If that level of care and respect is not being shown, then something needs to change. Sadly, Ocean Lakes is not what it used to be. It now seems to be more focused on maximizing revenue than providing the family-friendly atmosphere and caring customer service that once made it such a special place. I hope this feedback is taken seriously so that future guests do not have a similar experience. While I cannot change what happened, I believe there is an opportunity for Ocean Lakes to improve its communication, customer service, and reservation process.

Carolina Shores has done a great job in making everything so pretty and clean!!…read moreDan and John are very attentive to everyones needs. They're always available and staff is very friendly. We appreciate the staff for keeping the shower houses and restrooms impeccable! Your care to detail shows! The Pool and Lazy River are Awesome!! Beach is in walking distance!! Thank you for making Carolina Shores Resort Fun and a Safe Place to call Home!! Life is Wonderful at Carolina Shores Resort!!

When we arrived at the park, the guy at the front gate was so rude then when we headed to our site…read morewe couldn't believe the way the grounds looked. The RV's were really close together and some of them were really junky looking. Our reservation said "ocean front premium". We backed up to a small lake. The ocean was a block or so away! So disappointed. We were with a group of 5 RV's and none of us will be back.

My first visit to Myrtle in a RV. I picked Pirateland for the price and the location. The location…read morewas what I expected, right on the beach. I had an internal site number 1245. The only problem I ran into was trying to find the site itself. There are two roads named Pirateland Blvd and I drove on the wrong one about 6 times before asking for help. Since they've sold over half of the property, the laundromat is now owned and run by Carolina Shores as is the lazy river and pool. They do rent golf carts, but those are very expensive at around $75 / day. I would stay here again as I really enjoyed the beach.

This was just a place to stay, that's it. It is very hard to get in and out of and you're squished…read morein like a sardine; you can literally see your neighbor at your back door. Roads are very narrow and is hard to park an RV and get out with one. The amenities were too far to walk to unless you wanted to rent an overpriced golf cart rental. The WIFI kept going in and out and was not steady. So many rules; I read every one of them on the website and it felt like reading a book. The only good things were an easy walk to the beach and the helpful neighbor. With the other things listed, I would not recommend.

Very hard review due to the mixed feelings I have about this place. My first impression was over…read morethe phone when I asked about check in time I was told it is 3pm and if you want to check in before it is an additional 25 dollar fee, seriously? yes even if the site is available, ok so what do I do if my GPS takes me there and arrive at 2:40 and she said you still have to pay the 25 dollar fee or you can wait at a nearby Walmart. Gave me the impression that is not a customer friendly campground. I wasn't given the discount because I didn't ask for it, no refunds after the site has been reserved, no credits either. Upon arrival we were waiting to be checked in behind a Class A rig by the gate house and due to the size of the Class A I could not read the tiny sign indicating that if there was nobody at the gate to come inside, finally when that rig moved I realized I had to go inside, another 5 or six minutes wasted after 3pm no big deal but it adds up to my initial disconformity. The place is huge! I have never been to a campground with over 1000 sites not one hundred but one thousand! Very hard water but that is not their fault, city water. Got to our site and it looks ok but but but it is not concrete and it is not gravel, it is a combination of dirt sand and leaves. That tells me the site may have been vacant for several days and the 25 dollar fee is not even justified because I am not rushing employees to clean up the site that just became available the day of my arrival. Dirt and sand, no problem as long as there is no rain because I brought my 14 X 14 rug but guess what it rained all day the day before our departure and it was a bit of a mess even if we take our shoes off inside the coach. We didn't partake in any of the amenities available like the water park and the corn hole etc because of the convention we were attending here and BTW the facility we were given was very nice to accommodate about 80 plus of us. I take one star for the fact that my site wasn't quite level and for the dirt, it is not even gravel for goodness sake. I wouldn't call it a resort unless every site was concrete Would I come back? Yes just because the beach right there a few feet from the sites that are closest to the Information Center where we gather every day for our conference. It turns out they give a discount but they won't offer it to you unless you ASK for it and because I didn't ask at the time I booked they refused to refund because it is run by a corporation with dozens and tens of dozens of employees. Inclined to take two stars but because I had a great time with our new friends at the convention I am leaving this place very happy and wishing to come back when it is not raining ALL DAY with a bloody mess on my shoes with all the dirt and sand. Water park inside for the youngins but the dirt and sand prevents me from calling a five star resort but a four star campground

Very understaffed, crazy mason ice cream one girl working on a Saturday night, 30 people waiting…read morefor ice cream. Gave me a golf cart ticket for parking in a 4 seater spot instead of a 6 seater spot, totally retarded. Bath house 6 ,human shit on the floor at 10pm still there at 9 am Sunday , no toilet paper in any stall men's or lady. Unlikely to return.

Best. Experience. Ever!…read more We did the original Escape River Island challenge. I can't even begin to explain how great of an experience we had. You start out by leisurely kayaking 1/2 mile down a river. They have double and single open kayaks. You do step in the water to get in, so wear appropriate shoes! When you get to the wooded challenge location, the guide gives you directions and tells you what to expect. Our team of three were the only ones competing so we were racing against the clock rather than other teams. We completed six different challenges (some physical, some mental). It definitely gave off escape room/Survivor/MTV The Challenge vibes. The owner Jeff and our guide Noah were both very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and the overall experience. After unlocking our kayaks in the last challenge, it was a kayak race back to the finish line! My only complaint is they don't have a second challenge that we could sign up and do tomorrow! So so fun. Couldn't recommend more.

River Island Adventures is truly a very fun place and just 8 miles from North Myrtle Beach. Tubing…read moredown the river was such a relaxing experience and they so many other things to try. The staff were amazing!

This was the best surf shop I could find near the Myrtle Beach area and was within walking distance…read moreof the beach and a great surf spot! Staff was also super friendly and helpful :) There are a variety of rentals to choose from, not just surf boards. They have skim boards, paddle boards, bikes and even wet suits! All at a reasonable price. Me and my husband rented a skim board one day, which was $20 for 24hrs and a surf board the next, which was $25 for 24 hours. Inside the store you will find a variety of clothing, shoes, sandals, sunglasses, bags and my favorite....carver decks for all the long boarders out there. Private surf lessons are available, along with paddle board tours and lessons. Overall this a great place to check out whether you are a beginner or expert and looking for a good place to rent while on vacation. Also a nice place to visit if are in the market for some cute beachwear or a new set of flip flops!

It's like any other beach shop in any beach town. Beach necessities, souvenirs, and over priced…read morestuff that forces you to get a second item to lower the price of the original.