Why Live in Camden
Camden, a neighborhood in Elizabeth City, features a variety of home styles, predominantly Traditional designs with Cape Cod and Colonial Revival elements, as well as vinyl-sided ranch-style and two-story Traditional-Contemporary homes. Camden Community Park on the northwest side offers amenities such as a playground, athletic fields, walking trails, and a disc golf course. The nearby Camden County Public Library hosts free events like Summer Children’s Storytimes and kids’ cooking workshops. Lamb’s Marina and Sawyers Creek Boat Access provide opportunities for boating on the Pasquotank River. Local dining options include Hardee’s, Hungry Panda Chinese, Jack & Jenny Pizza Co., Topside Catering & Deli, and Old 34 Grill. For shopping, residents often visit Family Dollar, Dollar General, and The Vintage Lilley, with major shopping trips typically made to Elizabeth City, about 6 miles west. Camden is safer than the national average, making it a low crime risk area. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools such as Grandy Primary School, Camden Intermediate School, and Camden Early College High. US Route 158 and North Carolina Highway 343 facilitate commutes to Elizabeth City, Virginia, and the Outer Banks, with Chesapeake approximately 38 miles away and Kitty Hawk less than 45 miles east.