Camden, North Carolina
Camden is a community of 1,115 people in Camden County, North Carolina.
Why visit Camden
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Caleb Grandy House and Camden County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Camden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camden
Camden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Camden County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Camden County, a consolidated city-county. At the 2020 census, the population was 620.
From the Wikipedia article Camden, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Caleb Grandy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Camden County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in North Carolina, United States
Camden County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Prison in Camden, United States of America
Elizabeth City Water Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic water plant in North Carolina, US
Lamb-Ferebee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Northside Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Old Brick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
House in Pasquotank County, North Carolina
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Riverside Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Jack & Jenny Pizza Co.
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
100 Plank Bridge Way, Camden
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-19:30
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
School · 2.8 mi
1208 N Road St, Elizabeth City
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech
School · 4.6 mi
1413 W Ehringhaus St, Elizabeth City
Map of Camden
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 66°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 55°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elizabeth City Hcn (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
Camden County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elizabeth City Coast Guard Air Station/Regional Airport (ECG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Elizabeth City 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Moyock 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Chesapeake 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Virginia Beach 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Suffolk 36 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Portsmouth 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Norfolk 42 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Ahoskie 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hampton 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Newport News 55 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
- Historic Camden County Courthouse, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Camden County Jail and museum, Nyttend, Public domain
- Caleb Grandy House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Road south of Queen, Elizabeth City, Nyttend, Public domain
- 1116 Riverside Avenue, Elizabeth City, Nyttend, Public domain
- The Old Brick House (c1750), Harvey Harrison, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elizabeth City Water Plant, Nyttend, Public domain
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