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Camden South Carolina Map

Explore Camden, South Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Camden, South Carolina

How to Use This Camden, South Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Camden, South Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of South Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Camden.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Camden
State	South Carolina (SC)
County	Kershaw County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	34.25893
Longitude	-80.609202
Population	7,788
Density	271.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	29020, 29021
Area Code	803, 839
County Seat	Camden
School District	Kershaw County School District

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About Camden, South Carolina

Camden is a locality in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,788. The population density is 271.4 people per km². Camden is located at 34.2589°N, 80.6092°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Camden is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 29020, 29021.

Camden occupies a quiet expanse of land where the earth rises into the gentle, uneven elevation of Jumelle Hill just a mile away. It lies 23.7 miles east-northeast of Dentsville, SC (from Dentsville, SC: bearing 58°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east-northeast of Lugoff. The Bolton Branch meanders through the landscape, carving a path that defines the local drainage and offers a constant, low murmur to the surrounding woods. Beyond the immediate terrain, the proximity to Wateree Lake provides a vast, reflective stillness that anchors the regional geography. The light here tends to linger in the afternoons, casting long, amber shadows across the fields that stretch toward the horizon. This inland setting remains defined by its solid, terrestrial character, far removed from the shifting edges of any coastline.

Camden traces its origins back to the eighteenth century, serving as a pivotal inland trade center that grew alongside the development of the backcountry. Early commerce thrived on the movement of goods through the interior, establishing a foundation of agricultural production and mercantile activity that still echoes in the local economy today. Industry has evolved from agrarian roots into a diverse mixture of manufacturing and small-scale enterprise, maintaining a steady pace of productivity. The legacy of these historical shifts remains visible in the preservation of architectural styles that document the passage of time. Residents engage with a labor market that honors the endurance of this trade heritage while adapting to the modern demands of the regional economy.

Camden maintains a distinct cultural character that prioritizes a deliberate, thoughtful pace of daily life, often centered around the community gathering space of Town Green. History is held in high regard here, manifesting in the preservation of sites that tell the stories of those who helped shape the American interior. Notable figures such as the financier Bernard Baruch, who frequented the region for its winter climate, left an imprint on the social life of the area. Public events frequently draw people to the outdoors, where the mild climate facilitates a year-round connection to the landscape. The identity of Camden is not merely a collection of past events, but a living practice of community and local pride that persists in the quiet interactions of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 036° NE
537 Gallery (Gallery) — 0.9 mi, 169° S
Atlas Gym and Fitness Center (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 196° S
Scott Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 252° W
Woodward Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 243° SW
Camden Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 1.2 mi, 159° S
Larry Doby Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 224° SW
Goodale State Park (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 065° NE
Battle of Camden National Historic Landmark (Registered Battlefield) — 6.9 mi, 360° N
Village Artists (Gallery) — 17.7 mi, 240° SW
In Memory of the John H. Rose Family (Monument) — 18.5 mi, 244° SW
Sesquicentennial State Park (State Park) — 19.8 mi, 235° SW
Hanging Rock (Attraction) — 21.4 mi, 352° N
WOW Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 21.7 mi, 237° SW
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.4 mi, 046° NE · 92k acres
77th Inf Division (Monument) — 24.6 mi, 230° SW
Patton Stadium (Stadium) — 24.6 mi, 229° SW
102nd Cavalry (Monument) — 24.7 mi, 230° SW
Sumter County Museum (Museum) — 27.7 mi, 147° SE
Columbia College Cottingham Theatre (Theatre) — 28.3 mi, 239° SW
House of Frames and Paintings, Inc. (Gallery) — 28.8 mi, 231° SW
Columbia Fire Department Museum (Museum) — 29.4 mi, 235° SW
Hootie and the Blowfish (Public Artwork) — 29.4 mi, 232° SW
Township Auditorium (Theatre) — 29.5 mi, 234° SW
Hampton-Preston House Museum (Museum) — 29.5 mi, 235° SW
Congaree National Park (National Park) — 31.1 mi, 192° S · 26k acres
Congaree National Park Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 31.4 mi, 201° S · 15k acres
Sumter National Forest (National Forest) — 41.2 mi, 287° W · 375k acres

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