Welcome to Camden, Arkansas.

Camden is a city located in Ouachita County, Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,154 and is located on a bluff overlooking the Ouachita River. There are two famous artifacts related to the city of  Camden , Camark pottery and Grapette soft drinks, which are exhibited at the Camden Visitors Center and Museum. Most of Camden's families came from Virginia, the Carolinas, Alabama, Georgia or Tennessee. There are many places in the city where you can walk down the corridors of yesterday. Much of Camden's history has been preserved, and many of the antebellum homes have been restored.
Tourists find many reasons to flock to Camden, starting with our unique festivals like the BPW Barn Sale in the autumn and Daffodil Festival in the spring. Visitors also like to take advantage of the abundant wildlife and fishing opportunities found in this part of the state. No one should miss visiting the McCollum-Chidester House or the drive-by tour of the more than 20 historic homes and numerous landmarks that grace the community. Another popular attraction is a tour of seven authentically furnished log cabins, owned by Ralph and Patsy Hale.

Highland Industrial Park is the largest industrial park in a 5-state area with 15,000-acres plus and over 5 million SF of manufacturing and warehousing buildings. It is the region’s largest employment center with approximately 2,500 employees and is the home of a growing defense community with major companies such as:

Camden's mild climate and proximity to nearby lakes, (some of the best fishing spots in Arkansas), reservoirs, state parks, and the Ouachita River offer unlimited opportunities year-round for picnicking, boating, camping, hunting, and fishing.

Sandy Beach - Located on the Ouachita River in Camden, Sandy Beach sees plenty of activity during the summer months with its boat ramp, picnic areas, and a playground for the youngsters. For those with access to a boat, there are small sandy beaches to spend those hot summer days right on the Ouachita River.

White Oak Lake State Park - a short 22-mile drive from Camden, offers camping grounds, swimming areas, fishing, scenic nature trails, picnic areas, and a playground.

Hunting - Thousands of acres of land in and around Camden provide some of the best deer hunting in this part of the country. This paradise for sportsmen also boasts abundant quail, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, and dove hunting. Many sportsmen from other areas travel to Camden just for the hunting seasons in our serene and abundant environment.