Camden, New Jersey
Camden is a city of 71,496 people in Camden County, New Jersey, founded in 1626.
Why visit Camden
Townapedia lists 110 museums and landmarks, 54 parks and trails, 203 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 20 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fresh for All: Camden, Adventure Aquarium, Independence Seaport Museum and BARNEGAT Lightship.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Camden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camden
Camden is a city in and the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States. Located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The population was 71,791 at the 2020 census. The city was incorporated on February 13, 1828.
From the Wikipedia article Camden, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do20
Fresh for All: Camden
Farm and orchard · 1.5 mi
Free produce distributed weekly, weather permitting. No income restrictions. Bring your own bags.
400 North 30th Street, Camden
Tu 09:30-10:30
Chestnut Street Bridge
Bridge · 4.1 mi
Bridge across Schuylkill River in Philadelphia
Drexel University
School · 4.5 mi
Private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
John F. Kennedy Boulevard Bridge
Bridge · 4.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Vine Street Expressway Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Walnut Street Bridge
Bridge · 4.1 mi
Bridge across Schuylkill River in Philadelphia
Weave Bridge
Bridge · 4.3 mi
Bridge at The University of Pennsylvania, US
8 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks110
1616 Walnut Street Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Skyscraper in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
30th Street Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Railway station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
32nd St. and Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Armory in Philadelphia, United States of America
Academy of Music
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Concert hall and opera house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Amalgamated Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Community center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anthony Wayne School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic former school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Baptist Institute for Christian Workers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bishop Mackay-Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Centennial National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic building designed by Frank Furness
98 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds54
Penn Park
Park · 4.3 mi
Public park on the University of Pennsylvania campus
Schuylkill River Park
Park · 4.0 mi
Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
42 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes203
Moshulu
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
401 Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Queen & Rook Game Cafe
Cafe · American, Pizza · 2.0 mi
Massive board game cafe with an arcade. Serves vegetarian food and vegan options.
123 South Street, Philadelphia
Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Dave & Buster's
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
325 Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
Mo-Tu,Su 11:00-24:00; We-Th 11:00-25:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-26:00
Han Dynasty
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.1 mi
110 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Mo-We 12:00-21:30; Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-23:00
Lilly's Ferry
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.1 mi
10 South Front Street
Mo off; Tu-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-24:00, Fr 11:00-25:00, Sa...
Little Susie's Coffee & Pie
Cafe · Ice Cream, Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
105 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia
07:00-14:00
Malbec Argentine Steakhouse
Restaurant · Argentinian, Steak House · 2.1 mi
400 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia
Mo off; Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-20:00
Oishii
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi, Ramen · 2.1 mi
138 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:30; Su off
Pizzeria Stella
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
420 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
Sagami Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.5 mi
37 East Crescent Boulevard
Tu-Su 16:00-20:30
Bloomsday Cafe
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
414 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia
Mo,Tu off; We-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-14:00
191 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Best Western Plus Philadelphia-Pennsauken Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
7050 Kaighns Avenue, Pennsauken Township
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
201 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia E - Penns Landing
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
100 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
Churches and places of worship145
Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
2907 Federal Street, Camden
Shopping19
La Unique African American Books & Cultural Center
Shop · 0.9 mi
111 North 6th Street, Camden
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries107
Healthcare19
Camden Discount Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
3703 Westfield Avenue, Camden
Northgate Family Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
433 North 7th Street, Camden
Parkside Adolescent & Adult Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
1300 Princess Avenue, Camden
Planned Parenthood of Southern New Jersey, INC
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
317 Broadway, Camden
Map of Camden
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 4.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 70°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Phila Franklin Inst (4 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 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2015-07-22: Severe Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Collingswood 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Gloucester City 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Westmont 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Philadelphia 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Haddonfield 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Bellmawr 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Cherry Hill Mall 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Woodbury 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Moorestown-Lenola 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Greentree 8 mi east, about 13 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
- WTP D23 AMP 1, See below, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 337-341 S.25th Ramcat Philly, Smallbones, CC0
- A Wayne School Figures 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- 30th Street Station Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Amalgamated, Smallbones, Public domain
- FisherLibrary, MatthewMarcucci at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Wesley AME Zion Philly, Smallbones, CC0
- 1135,1201 Washington Philly, PA, Smallbones, CC0
- M Anderson House Philly, Smallbones, CC0
- Edwin M Stanton School 901 S 17th St Philadelphia PA (DSC 4161), NMGiovannucci, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nichols Barratt School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Harris Building Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Federal Street School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Durham School in Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Marine Depot Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Neill-Mauran House Philly, Smallbones, CC0
- 251 S 22nd Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Baptist Institute, Smallbones, Public domain
- Hajoca Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Social Services Building Philly, Smallbones, CC0
- EA Poe School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Marine Club, Smallbones, Public domain
- Vare School door, Smallbones, Public domain
- Tindley Temple, Smallbones, Public domain
- Grays Rec Center, Smallbones, Public domain
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