Camden, Arkansas
Camden is a city of 10,307 people in Ouachita County, Arkansas, founded in December 11, 1844.
Why visit Camden
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Oakland Farm, Camden Confederate Monument and Ben Laney Bridge.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Camden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camden
Camden is a city in and the county seat of Ouachita County in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 10,612, down from its 2010 population of 12,183. The city is located approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. It is situated on bluffs overlooking the Ouachita River, the city developed because of the river.
From the Wikipedia article Camden, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Oakland Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic farmhouse at the northern end of Oakland Street in Camden, Arkansas
Museums and landmarks25
Camden Confederate Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Monument in Camden, United States of America
Ben Laney Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Road bridge in Arkansas
Benjamin T. Powell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Bragg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Arkansas
Clifton and Greening Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Camden, Arkansas, USA
Elliott-Meek House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Fort Lookout
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Place in Arkansas listed on National Register of historic Places
Fort Southerland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Arkansas site of a Civil War engagement, part of the Camden Expedition
Graham-Gaughan-Betts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Place in Arkansas listed on National Register of Historic Places
Hickman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Place in Arkansas listed on National Register of Historic Places
McCollum-Chidester House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship37
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Saint Louis Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
202 North Adams Avenue, Camden
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Camden
99 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 4.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 34°F | 4.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 33°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Camden 1 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ouachita County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-15: Bunker Fire (Fire)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-04: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harrell Field (CDH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- East Camden 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Chidester 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Smackover 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Stephens 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Bearden 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Norphlet 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- El Dorado 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Magnolia 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Arkadelphia 41 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Malvern 56 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Benjamin T. Powell House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Missouri Pacific Railroad Depot-Camden, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ouachita County Courthouse 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McCollum-Chidester House 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elliott-Meek House, Camden, Arkansas, Robert Nunnally from Allen, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Historic house on Clifton Street n Camden, AR IMG 2261, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camden Post Office 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harvey's Grocery and Texaco Station, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ouachita County Courthouse 011, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richmond-Tufts House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hickman House, Camden, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Confederate memorial, Camden Cemetery, Camden, Arkansas, Robert Nunnally from Allen, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Umsted House Bed and Breakfast in Camden, AR IMG 2253, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rumph House 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leake-Ingham Building 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rowland B. Smith House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Graham-Gaughan-Betts House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Johns Church 010 (2), Glendle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tyson Family Commercial Building, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakland Farm, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Southerland 2022, Hog Farm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tate's Barn, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakland Cemetery, 2 of 3, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakland Cemetery, 3 of 3, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakland Cemetery, 1 of 3, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Lookout, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ben Laney Bridge, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bragg House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS062-E-69329 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-213252 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-69330 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-143215 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-213253 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-92748 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS066-E-143214 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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