Welcome to Camden, NY
The Town of Camden is a robust community. As the foothills of America, we are a strong community with an independent public library, local museum containing the history of our citizens, manufacturing, and growth. Our excellent school system services over 2000 students by providing them with a sound educational background while at the same time enriching them with athletic, music and art programs.
Things to Do
If your goal is a trip that feels like a deep breath (instead of a schedule with anxiety), Camden, NY is a solid pick. It’s small, it’s…
Outdoor Activities
Let’s be clear: you do not need to be a survivalist to enjoy the outdoors near Camden. This area is great because you can choose your…
Where to Stay
Camden, NY is a “slow down and breathe” kind of destination. You’re not coming here for nightlife, giant crowds, or a packed itinerary, you’re coming for quiet, fresh air, and…
Town Hall History
Camden’s original Town Hall stood on the current site for over 50 years before being torn down for a new building. In 1894, the Town Council approved a $10,000 bond and accepted a $7,920 bid to build a new 42×82 Town Hall, purchasing extra land nearby. The new hall was finished in 1895 and served multiple functions—meeting rooms, library, fire department space, courtrooms, and a large upstairs community room.
Over the years, major updates included multiple bell upgrades (1896 and 1901), adding jail cells (first in the basement in 1900, later moved to the first floor in 1927), and installing a town clock in 1908 that was originally from the train depot (purchased with funds raised by local schoolchildren). The building was modified throughout the 1920s–1940s as the library and fire department moved out, freeing space for meetings and voting. Later improvements included adding parking (1965), placing a church steeple on the clock tower (1970), renovations to the meeting room (2002), repairing/restoring the clock and steeple (2003–2011), adding a dedicated town clerk’s office and accessibility upgrades (2010), and restoring the exterior closer to the original design by removing a later-added door (2019).
