Lakewood Camping Resort

What Lakewood Camping Resort does

Lakewood Camping Resort is a privately held, family-owned oceanfront camping resort located at 5901 South Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, founded in 1959 by Carl and Marion Perry. The property spans approximately 300 acres, includes a half-mile of beachfront (the largest beachfront footprint on the Grand Strand), and operates 1,043+ campsites plus roughly an equal number of vacation rentals, rental campers, and property lots — totaling "nearly 2,000 campsites and vacation rentals." Core offerings are organized into three accommodation tiers (RV/tent campsites with 20/30/50 amp full hookups, 1–5 bedroom vacation villas managed through the LCR Vacation Rentals subsidiary, and Site-to-Sand bundled camper rentals), supported by an extensive family recreation ecosystem: an oceanfront water park (slides, lazy river, Olympic pool, kiddie pool, indoor pool/jacuzzi), an 18-hole mini-golf course, an arcade with reloadable gaming cards, lakes for boats/kayaks/canoes, free bicycle rentals, sports venues, fishing, the 300-seat oceanfront Theater by the Sea amphitheater, the 50-season High Steppin' Country live variety show, and a free Lakewood Kids' Club. On-site F&B and retail include the 5,000 sq. ft. Trading Post general store, Beach Bum Coffee House (Starbucks-partnered), Stage Door Café featuring Fork N Links (reopening Spring 2026), Crazy Mason Express milkshake bar, Trading Post Creamery, and the Pay & Play cashless wristband payment system. Additional revenue streams include annual RV storage ($1,200/year), private poolside cabana rentals, golf cart rentals via on-site Graham Golf Cars, entertainment tickets, group/event hosting (amphitheater capacity up to 500), and property lease/sales.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model: campsites are booked via a Staylist-powered platform (booking.staylist.app/lakewood/rv), vacation rentals through Escapia (bookings-lcrrm.escapia.com), and group sales via a dedicated contact (Jaylan Swofford) plus a special events coordinator (Robby Ammons). Distribution is primarily first-party (website, phone, mobile app) supplemented by recommended third-party RV rental partners (Sandy Cheeks RV Rentals, Cozy Turtle RV, Toney Transport and RV Rentals, MTRV Rentals) and cross-promotional partnerships with Alabama Theatre, Carolina Opry, Ripley's Aquarium, and WonderWorks. Pricing is predominantly transaction-based for nightly lodging, entertainment, and rentals, with subscription-style recurring revenue from RV storage and property leases; High Steppin' Country tickets are free for on-site guests but priced for outside visitors (Adult $15, Child $10, Groups 10+ $12/person). The Perry family remains involved in operations across multiple generations; no external investors, parent company, or private equity backing is disclosed.

Name

Lakewood Camping Resort

Legal name

Lakewood Camping Resort

Website

https://lakewoodcampground.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lakewood Camping Resort is a family-owned, 300-acre oceanfront camping resort in Myrtle Beach, SC, founded in 1959, operating ~1,043 campsites plus nearly 1,000 additional vacation rentals and rental campers with an on-site water park, entertainment, F&B, and retail ecosystem serving families, RV enthusiasts, and group rallies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation & Hospitality

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD), Long-Stay & Work-Camping Parks (Monthly/Seasonal) (THAGAOAJ)

Keywords

• RV camping resorts
• Beachfront vacation rentals
• Family camping destinations
• Water park resorts
• RV storage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Myrtle Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Campsite Rentals: Nightly and seasonal campsite rentals including Oceanfront, Lakefront, Sunny, and Shady sites with full hookup services (20, 30, 50 amp). Over 1,000 campsites available.
2. Vacation Rentals: 1-5 bedroom vacation villa rentals including Free WiFi, Local phone calls, Spectrum TV (62 channels), Linens, and Full Kitchens.
3. Site-to-Sand Camper Rentals: On-site camper rentals where guests book campsite and camper together. Includes quality-controlled, inspected units. Starting at $150+ per night with $500 refundable deposit.
4. On-site Retail and Food & Beverage: Trading Post (general store, gift shop, snack bar, ice cream), Beach Bum Coffee House (Starbucks), Stage Door Cafe, Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar, Food Truck Breezeway.
5. Entertainment Tickets: High Steppin' Country live show tickets for general public: Adult $15, Child $10, Early Entry $6 additional, Groups (10+) $12/person. Free for Lakewood campers.
6. RV Storage Services: Annual storage at $1,100/year + $100 admin fee, with optional setup ($65), teardown ($65), and winterizing services ($150-$175). Also offers golf car storage at $800/year.
7. Golf Cart Rentals: On-site golf cart rentals through Graham Golf Cars, operated by a third-party vendor on property.
8. Group Events and Special Events: Hosts dozens of groups and rallies annually including corporate events, family reunions, weddings, and birthday parties. Private island and amphitheater available for venue rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lakewood Camping Resort is an oceanfront family camping resort in Myrtle Beach, SC offering approximately 1,043 campsites (RV and tent) along with vacation rental homes on roughly 300 acres with half a mile of beachfront. Guests also have access to a water park, multiple pools, an arcade, mini golf, boat and bike rentals, live entertainment, and on-site food and beverage outlets.

Product overview

Lakewood Camping Resort is an oceanfront camping resort on the Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach, SC, operating since 1959. The resort spans approximately 300 acres with nearly 2,000 campsites including Oceanfront, Lakefront, Sunny, and Shady sites. The core product portfolio centers on three accommodation tiers: (1) Campsites — RV and tent sites with full-hookup services (water, sewer, 20/30/50 amp electricity), free Wi-Fi, and cable TV; (2) Vacation Rentals — 1-to-5 bedroom rental units managed through LCR Vacation Rentals; and (3) Site-to-Sand Camper Rentals — bundled campsite-plus-camper packages. These core offerings are amplified by an extensive family recreation ecosystem that includes a Water Park (water slides, lazy river, Olympic pool, splash pad, indoor pool/jacuzzi), an Arcade with reloadable gaming cards, Sunburst Cove Mini Golf (18-hole, wheelchair-accessible), Boats/Kayaks/Canoes on Crater Lake, free Bicycle Rentals, Sports Venues (basketball, volleyball, pickleball, cornhole, disc golf), The Beach (half-mile of Atlantic oceanfront), Fishing, High Steppin' Country live show (the Grand Strand's longest-running entertainment, 50th season in 2026), Kids' Club (free Bible-centered program), and a Golf Cars rental service via on-site Graham Golf Cars. On-site amenities include Resort-Wide Wi-Fi, a 5,000 sq. ft. Trading Post (general store, snack bar, ice cream shop), Beach Bum Coffee House (Starbucks), The Crazy Mason Express milkshake bar, Stage Door Café featuring Fork N Links, 11 bath houses, a 24-hour laundromat, ice/propane delivery, daily trash pickup, dump station, fish cleaning station, private poolside cabanas, Pay & Play Wristbands (cashless payment), and an amphitheater seating 300+ (up to 500 outdoors). Annual RV Storage and property sales/leases are also offered. The resort hosts dozens of annual group events and rallies, and maintains partnerships with local attractions (Alabama Theatre, Carolina Opry, Ripley's Aquarium, WonderWorks). Booking is handled via Staylist for campsites and Escapia for Vacation Rentals, with a dedicated mobile app for operational updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RV and Tent Campsites

Quantifiable outcome

• First camping resort to build a water park
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Graham Golf CarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site golf cart rental facility operated by Graham Golf Cars. Provides golf car rentals exclusively to Lakewood guests. Also offers sales and service of new and used golf carts for annual residents. Lakewood's zero tolerance policy governs golf car usage.
• Sandy Cheeks RV RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended third-party RV rental business. Contact: 843-977-0065. One of several approved vendors for guests who don't have their own RV.
• Cozy Turtle RVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended third-party RV rental business. Website: cozyturtlerv.com. Contact: 843-455-3138.
• Toney Transport and RV RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended third-party RV rental business. Contacts: 843-455-9334 / 843-455-9330.
• MTRV RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended third-party RV rental business. Website: mtrvrentals.com. Contacts: 910-299-2902 / 910-299-8213.
• Alabama TheatreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored content partnership. North Myrtle Beach & Myrtle Beach's Most Popular Variety Show Venue since 1993. Features ICONIC variety show and South's Grandest Christmas Show.
• The Carolina OpryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored content partnership. First variety show in Myrtle Beach - voted #1 every single year. Named by CNBC as 'Top Attraction in Myrtle Beach.' Also features Time Warp and Christmas Special.
• Ripley's AquariumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored content partnership with Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach. Aquatic adventure attraction featured as local attraction recommendation.
• WonderWorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsored content partnership offering 20% discount on tickets for Lakewood guests. Amusement park for the mind with 50,000 square feet of edu-tainment and 100+ hands-on exhibits.
• Horry County Student Angler LeagueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuns the annual Christopher Morris Fishing Seminar at Lakewood using games and activities to teach young children fishing basics.
• StarbucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeach Bum Coffee House proudly serves Starbucks beverages. On-site coffee service for resort guests.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pirateland Family Camping Resort: Myrtle Beach oceanfront family campground with campsites, vacation rentals, water park, and entertainment programming, directly competing for the same family-RV and group-rally segments as Lakewood.
• Thousand Trails: Membership-based network of RV resorts and campgrounds. Comparable amenitized resort-camping model, particularly relevant to Lakewood's RV storage and seasonal-site programs.
• Myrtle Beach Travel Park: Beachfront RV park and campground in Myrtle Beach offering full-hookup sites and family amenities, overlapping Lakewood's core RV-camper customer base in the same geography.
• Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: Premium family campground resort with cabins, RV sites, pools, and extensive on-site entertainment. Sets the upper-bound benchmark for amenity-rich family camping resorts and a comp for Lakewood's 'resort-grade' positioning.
• Ocean Lakes Family Campground: Large family-oriented oceanfront campground also located in Myrtle Beach, SC, with comparable campsites, vacation rentals, water amenities, and group rally business. The most direct head-to-head competitor on the Grand Strand.
• Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts: National franchise of family camp-resorts with water parks, themed activities, and entertainment programming — a direct conceptual match to Lakewood's family-recreation camping-resort model.

Others

• Camping World Holdings: Largest retailer of RVs and camping supplies in the U.S. Not a direct competitor, but its data on RV ownership, dealer trends, and consumer demand is a leading indicator for Lakewood's addressable market and storage/rental economics.

Regional players

• Myrtle Beach State Park: Public state-park campground immediately adjacent to the same Myrtle Beach shoreline. Competes on price and beach access for a more value-oriented segment of the family camping market Lakewood also serves.

Broad incumbents

• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Largest campground franchise system in North America (~500+ locations). While KOA sites are individually owned and not direct resort competitors, KOA defines the family-camping brand standard Lakewood competes against and the franchise economics many resort operators benchmark.
• Sun Outdoors / Encore RV Resorts: Large portfolio of premium RV resorts and seasonal-stay parks across the U.S. Comparable resort-amenity model (pools, F&B, planned activities) at scale, and a potential acquirer of large independent resorts like Lakewood.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lakewoodmb
• Facebookfacebook.com/LakewoodCampingResortMB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lakewood-camping-resort-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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