Who We Are

In December of 1960, John Turner purchased two parcels of land in Ocean View that totaled 27 acres. In 1961, Ocean View Campground was opened with 35 campsites and one restroom that had outside showers and a laundry tub for cleaning clothes!

We opened our first office in 1963. The first office was situated where the previous office was. The fact is, the first office and the previous office were the same office. Over the years we would add on to this structure or modify it.

The original office also served as a residence. It had two small bedrooms, a bathroom, a small kitchen, and a living area. The lobby was, shall we say, external. A shutter was opened to reveal the check in window when the ‘office’ was open.

In 1965, OVR’s 5th season, John Turner and his OVR crew built us the “new” office. An addition was added to the existing building which allowed for a store and a larger check in area. 

In 1969, OVR’s 9th season, the office & store were again expanded and a snack bar was added.