Tourism Development Authority

The Camden County TDA sponsored a contest to generate a two minute video to promote Camden's history on the Our State Travel App.  The creators of the winning video were Morgan White, Nick West, Mikey Shope, and Aimee Chedister.  Although all four videos were very good, there could only be one winner.  We, along with their teacher, Mr. Chris Whitehurst, and local historian, Alex Leary, invite you to enjoy the students' experiences in the production of these videos.

Links to Students' Videos

• Camden County, NC History 1
• Camden County, NC History 2
• Camden County, NC History 3
• Camden County, NC History 4

Camden TDA Promo Videos

Camden TDA worked with award winning producer Mike Martine, Eye Candy Digital Video, in 2020 to create a series of videos focused on visitors maintaining & enjoying mental and physical wellness in Camden County by participating and lodging in local options. Enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, paddling, camping, photography, meditation, birding, boating, and so much more in a rural county that features a wealth of gorgeous natural settings. NC Tourism Promotions Grant funds, awarded from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) Tourism Recovery Committee through Visit NC, were utilized for promotional materials to engage the traveling public and boost tourism.

Links to Promotional Videos:

• "Wide Open Spaces" ~ Telly Winner
• "Recharge Your Batteries"
• Dismal Swamp State Park
• African American History
• North River Campground

Visit the Camden County tourism website for more details on TDA Sponsored Events.

Website: VisitCamdenCountyNC

TDA Photo Contest - Annually-Got a knack for photography and capturing Camden County on camera? Camden County TDA invites you to submit your phenomenal pictures in this annual Photo Contest. Contest is open to those who reside or work in Camden County. Visit the website for updated contest dates, rules, awards, categories, previous winners and more.

Camden Heritage Festival - (partner) Annually-Camden Heritage Festival, hosted by the Camden Festival Committee, Inc., is a family oriented fall festival celebrating Camden's history and agricultural heritage at the Camden Community Park. Festivities include live music, farm equipment, classic cars, food trucks, children's games, animals, craft vendors, and living history demonstrations. Camden County welcomes you to join in our day of fun and education!

Paddle for the Border - (partner) Annually-First Saturday in May. Pre-registration required.

Dismal Day - (partner) Dismal Swamp State Park - Fourth Saturday in October -- Dismal Day is a fun filled family festival celebrating history and nature. This fall event highlights the Dismal Swamp State Park and historic Dismal Swamp Canal, while promoting Camden County's history. Dismal Day festivities take place from 10am - 2pm and include food vendors, children's crafts, animals, bounce house, scavenger hunt, nature based vendors, music, manned exhibits and much more. Free wagon and boat rides will be available to enjoy the view of the scenic park and waterway. A 5K Fun/Walk will start at 9am on the DSC Trail. Do not miss this annual family festival!

The Dismal Day and Paddle for the Border event's goals are to bring recognition to one of North Carolina's prime, natural resources, the Dismal Swamp State Park and Dismal Swamp Canal.  We encourage involvement with private partnerships in supporting the mission and projects of the TDA.

Camden TDA participates in several co-op advertising opportunities for both print publications and online venues.  These include:   News & Observer,  Our State Magazine,  Hampton Roads Magazine,  Raleigh Metro Magazine,  Carolina Traveler, Coast Host Guest Quest,  Carolina Country Magazine,  Dozier's Waterway Guide,  Cruiser's Net,  American Road, and  NC Department of Travel and Tourism.

The TDA utilizes free press whenever possible, by alerting both state and local news agencies, as well as radio, social media and printed publications for upcoming events and promotions.

Camden Tourism Website: https://www.visitcamdencountync.com/

The TDA Board has established guidelines regarding grants to support tourism related events and projects in Camden County.  It is our goal to encourage and reward community efforts to tourism related projects.

Grant Recipients:

2012-2013:  Friends of Dismal Swamp State Park

2013-2014:  Friends of Dismal Swamp State Park