Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach
Lakewood Camping Resort is a family-owned oceanfront campground located on South Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach and is still run by the Perry family to this day. It was the first one of its kind to offer plumbing and electric hookups at every single site!
- Location: 5901 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC
- Year Opened: 1961
- Number of Campsites: 1,300 full hookup sites
Lakewood Camping Resort is home to 300 acres of pure, family fun including roughly 1,300 campsites with oceanfront, lakefront and even fully shaded sites. Their vacation rentals range from one-bedroom cottages to five-bedroom homes with linens and full kitchens.
Join in on tons of family fun with events like Ping Pong Tournaments, Family Scavenger Hunts, Trivia Night, Pony Rides, Line Dance Lessons, worship services, Kids Fishing Tournament, a Spring Craft Fair and so much more all year round!
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Lakewood Camping Resort started in 1959 as one of the first family-owned campgrounds on the Grand Strand and has since grown into a premier vacation destination. Today, it offers over 1,000 full hook-up campsites and a wide variety of vacation rental homes and camper rentals. Complete with its own waterpark, pools, lazy river, and splash pad, Lakewood combines resort-style amenities with the neighborly culture of camping. Guests enjoy year-round organized activities, beachfront sports, unique dining options, and interactive experiences.
Every weekend in October, the resort transforms into Hall-O-Wood—the biggest Halloween bash on the beach—featuring golf cart parades, trick-or-treating, a live Halloween show, and more. But the celebrations don’t stop there! Lakewood hosts lively parades, spectacular holiday events, concerts, and cook-offs all year long, making every stay feel like a special occasion.
Lakewood is also home to High Steppin’ Country, the only oceanfront variety show on the Grand Strand, entertaining guests with singing, dancing, and high-energy performances since 1976.
Named the OHI National Mega Park of the Year in 2024, Lakewood isn’t just a place to stay; it’s a place to celebrate, make memories, and keep the good times rolling for generations to come!
Things To Do Near Lakewood Camping Resort
Downwind Sails Watersports – 3.3 miles
Big Air Trampoline Park – 2.5 miles
Original Motown Tribute Show at GTS Theater – 6 miles
Wicked Tuna @ Second Avenue Pier – 5.8 miles
The Pier at Garden City – 5.7 miles
Ultimate California Pizza - 1.5 miles
Katie Hunter recently relocated to Myrtle Beach, SC, but she is a true South Carolinian at heart. Growing up in Charleston, SC and living in the SC Upstate, Katie cherishes the rhythm of southern hospitality and a refreshing sea breeze. Katie has written stories for her friends and family to enjoy ever since she was little and is excited to uncover everything that makes Myrtle Beach, The Beach. Katie loves baking, the beach, and her Clemson Tigers. She can often be found walking her black labrador retriever or checking out a new restaurant in the Grand Strand with her husband.