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Carolina Shores RV Resort in Myrtle Beach: Oceanfront Camping and Cottages

  By  Ashley Daniels
Aerial view of RV sites and covered shelters with the ocean beyond at Carolina Shores RV Resort
A note from Ashley Daniels

My husband and I don’t own an RV, and our sons don’t really appreciate tent camping, but glamping in a cottage (like the ones at Carolina Shores) is just the Goldilocks fit for our family. With the oceanfront location, family-friendly amenities, and camping community vibes, you can’t beat it! Take a closer look at what this unique resort has to offer.

The Myrtle Beach area coastline is lined with oceanfront resorts galore, but that’s not the only way to stay at the beach! Oceanfront campgrounds and RV resorts are also a great option for families to vacay, whether that’s in your RV or glamping in a cottage. We’re giving you a closer look at one of these camping resorts, Carolina Shores, on the south end of Myrtle Beach.

Carolina Shores RV Resort opened in February 2025 following a $3 million renovation to a portion of PirateLand Family Camping Resort.

The oceanfront RV resort is a sprawling 80 acres of family-friendly fun adjacent to Myrtle Beach State Park. More than 800 sites are spread throughout the property, with premium oceanfront RV sites among the options.

Aerial view of cottages and neighboring RV sites at Carolina Shores RV Resort

If you don’t have an RV and would rather arrive by car, you have the option of staying in one of Carolina Shores’ cute, comfy vacation cottages. The cottages with covered shelters sleep up to five glampers (two adults and three children) and are fully furnished, with a full bath, equipped kitchen, and A/C and heat. Outdoor living is an added perk, complete with a covered private deck, picnic table, and charcoal barbecue grill. An accessible cottage option sleeps up to four guests (two adults and two children).

Be sure to pack linens, pillows, blankets, toiletries, and cleaning supplies, as linens and maid service are not provided. Although the resort is pet-friendly, pets are not allowed in the cottages; service animals are permitted.

Three guests floating in tubes on the lazy river at Carolina Shores RV Resort

Pools, Playtime, and Family Activities

In addition to direct access to the ocean—a huge property amenity in itself—Carolina Shores also features a swimming pool and lazy river, mini golf course, arcade, playground, and, for your convenience, an on-site store. The swimming pool is open seasonally, weather permitting.

If that’s not enough to keep you and your crew busy, the resort offers planned activities such as kids’ activities, outdoor movies, karaoke, fishing tournaments, and church services, plus yoga and additional children’s programs for a fee. Check the resort’s current activity schedule to see what’s happening during your stay.

Guests playing miniature golf at Carolina Shores RV Resort

Exploring Nearby

When you want to wander off the property, there are still plenty of things to see and do nearby, only a short drive away. The bordering Myrtle Beach State Park features a fishing pier, nature trails, and more. 

Check the park’s current alerts before visiting, as trail closures may affect your plans. Just a bit to the north is The Market Common, with shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. And a must-visit for art lovers is the Myrtle Beach Art Museum close by.

Whether you’re a family vacationing for a week at the beach during the summer or a snowbird couple looking to get away from the cold winters up north, Carolina Shores RV Resort offers nightly, weekly, seasonal, and annual site options, subject to availability and resort policies.

Two guests walking along the beach at Carolina Shores RV Resort