Camden, South Carolina
Camden is a city of 8,267 people in Kershaw County, South Carolina, founded in 1730.
Why visit Camden
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Little Theater, Hobkirk Hill, Kendall Mill Historic District and Camden.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Camden
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camden
Camden is the largest city in and the county seat of Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,788 in the 2020 census, and the 2022 population estimate is 8,213. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Camden is the oldest inland city in South Carolina, and home to the Carolina Cup and the National Steeplechase Museum.
From the Wikipedia article Camden, South Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks13
Kendall Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in South Carolina, United States
Camden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Amtrak station in Camden, South Carolina, United States
City of Camden Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Park in the United States of America
Cool Springs
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic home listed on the NRHP in Camden, South Carolina
Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
National Historic Site of the United States
Mulberry Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Plantation in South Carolina, United States of America
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
1786 Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Burger, Steak House, Fish And Chips · 2.9 mi
212 Wall Street, Camden
Mo 16:30-21:00, Tu-Th 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:00, Sa 11:30-22:00, Su...
26 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship27
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Dr. Gilbert G. Woolard Technology Center
School · 3.0 mi
70 Innovation Lane, Camden
Healthcare1
Map of Camden
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 33°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 38°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Camden 3 W Hcn (3 mi away), rain and snow from Lugoff 2Ne, 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
Kershaw County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-21: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Woodward Field (CDN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Bishopville 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Columbia 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Blythewood 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Dentsville 23 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Sumter 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Forest Acres 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Cane Savannah 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- St. Andrews 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Cayce 33 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- West Columbia 34 mi southwest, about 54 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
- Camden, SC City Hall, Dr. Blazer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camden - View from Hobkirk Inn 01, Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, North Carolina (publisher), Public domain
- Historic Camden Revolutionary War Restoration, Bigskybill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Camden Revolutionary War Restoration 2, Bigskybill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camden Military Academy BC and Color Guard, Graduation 2018, Nice4What, CC BY 4.0
- Chapel Camden Military Academy Camden South Carolina, Jirt, Public domain
- Kershaw courthouse 0077, Pollinator at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kendall Mill Historic District, Bigskybill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS047-E-64409 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-455905 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-214080 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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