Myrtle Beach at Thanksgiving - looking for FHU

**ependydad** · 07-22-2013, 10:30 AM

FHU = full hook ups (electric/water/sewer). That's the easy part.

Now here's where the conflicts come:
1) I'd like something a little roomy from my neighbors rigs
2) I'd like to be close to the beach (walking distance is ideal)

Right now, I'm leaning towards Myrtle Beach Travel Park Campground - it has the FHU and close to the beach. It doesn't have the roominess around the sites, I assume (never been there).

Any thoughts?

mjones12 · 07-22-2013, 10:56 AM

I go to Myrtle Beach Travel Park nearly every February, but never have been at Thanksgiving. It's right on the beach, with just a large sand dune between the camping area and the beach proper.

There's not a lot of space between campsites, but this is a large campground that's not very crowded at all in winter, but don't know about Thanksgiving. We like it because it's located in the area that's between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, so you're not very far away from attractions in either direction.

OldCoot · 07-22-2013, 11:13 AM

Could be a little chilly at Thanksgiving.

**ependydad** · 07-22-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by OldCoot

Could be a little chilly at Thanksgiving.

Agreed. We camped coming back from Florida at the end of December last year and it was chilly (30s-40s). I'm hopeful that it won't end up that cold and if it does, we may consider cancelling the trip or shortening it or something. We'll see.

Oaklevel · 07-22-2013, 11:40 AM

We go to Ocean Lakes Campground in Myrtle Beach every Thanksgiving Some years warm mid 70s , some cool but when you are with family that's what is important. Totally different campground than during the summer. It is warm on the ocean than inland a few miles......

Nice thing is you can get concrete pads.

Just got back from there & had a great time.............

tanddc · 07-22-2013, 11:40 AM

I camp in Indiana and I am trying to talk the wife into camping for Thanksgiving. I say go for it!

(we will see what I say when it is 8 degrees ou and snowing)

OldCoot · 07-22-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Oaklevel

We go to Ocean Lakes Campground in Myrtle Beach every Thanksgiving Some years warm mid 70s , some cool but when you are with family that's what is important. Totally different campground than during the summer. It is warm on the ocean than inland a few miles......
/Nice thing is you can get concrete pads.
Just got back from there & had a great time.............

Agree with the weather, we live straight west and a little north, some times the weather is great and other times @ Thanksgiving it is miserable, but that's just camping. You have to take what old Mother Nature delivers and be happy.

**ependydad** · 07-22-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Oaklevel

We go to Ocean Lakes Campground in Myrtle Beach every Thanksgiving Some years warm mid 70s , some cool but when you are with family that's what is important. Totally different campground than during the summer. It is warm on the ocean than inland a few miles......

Nice thing is you can get concrete pads.

Just got back from there & had a great time.............

Have you been in/seen MBTP? Any pros/cons either way?

Oaklevel · 07-22-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ependydad

Have you been in/seen MBTP? Any pros/cons either way?

Hate to say it but we have been going to Ocean Lakes for years & not been in MBTP . The only campground that I have been told to avoid is Apache (but I am sure there are some that like it too........)

**ependydad** · 07-22-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Oaklevel

Hate to say it but we have been going to Ocean Lakes for years & not been in MBTP . The only campground that I have been told to avoid is Apache (but I am sure there are some that like it too........)

That's fair! We'll likely pick one of the two and be happy with it.

Oaklevel · 07-22-2013, 06:28 PM

Not trying to be an ad, we have been going to OL for about 20 years so................

Many don't like OL in the Summer as on the waterfront road lots of Golf Car Traffic (almost 900 sites) not so much in the off season....... After Nov. 1st their rates drop to around $35 before tax.....
All sites are pull through....... they have many concrete pad sites (over 300) $5 extra nightly.... The DW loves the concrete pads. Rec Center / Indoor Pool/ Small Putt Putt, Snack Bar, Grocery Store, Laundry, Golf Car Rental, RV store. Concrete pads are the width (length) of the site x about 20' (their width & length always are confusing)........ Their web site gives individual site sizes & if there is a tree or what ever on the site......even how far from the beach....... (Sites average about 40x 30 some bigger some smaller) ....... If you do look there I can tell you some areas to stay away from.
Pets allowed with "bully" breed restrictions.

Regardless where you stay I can tell you we have been going to Myrtle Beach at Thanksgiving for 3 years and can not complain it has overall been a very nice trip & time away with the family...............Our kids are grown , away in their 20s, this year (last week with the grandson (4 months) was the best ever) We have two more weeks at Myrtle Beach reserved before the end of the year.

TheFordes · 07-22-2013, 06:48 PM

Well I go to MBTP heading there is 10 days to be exact.

for 17days

Never been to OL.

Love MBTP. If you go to the XLR thread there is a pic of my rig from the air.

We have friend that go every year for Thanksgiving and the love it.

There is a cabana on every site for shade. Large campground and even a woods section but it I is a little further away from the beach. They do have a nice indoor pool. Arcade etc....

Also to give you a idea our rig is spec at 43'4" long with three slides and we go when the place is full and feel that we have plenty of room.

Down side no golf cart unless electric with Dr note.

But like the fact of no crazy teens driving with my kids on bikes

Good luck in your decision

Pitcrew18 · 07-22-2013, 08:54 PM

Have to agree with the ocean lakes crowd as we have spent the last 4 Thanksgivings there, concrete pads, and seems to be more room than other campgrounds we have stayed at. As far as the weather go for it there is enough to do to stay occupied even if is is a little chilly.

**Terier** · 07-22-2013, 08:59 PM

Surprised you can still find a spot. I'm in SoCal and have reservations for that week. My work schedule just changed so now I am searching for Plan B. The good news is that we get our regular pay reinstated.

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