Things to Do in Camden, SC: Costs, Hours, Kids, Dogs

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Things to do in Camden: 16 picks, from the town's and each operator's own pages, with hours, costs as published, and notes for kids, dogs and rainy days. 4 list free entry.

Picks16each with a source
Free Entry4as the operator states
Rainy Day5indoors
Kids or Dogs Noted5 / 3only where stated

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Quick Picks

Rainy Day
Revolutionary War Visitor Center, National Steeplechase Museum, Camden Archives and Museum and 2 more
indoors
Free
Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine Preserve, Carolina Cup Races, Camden Archives and Museum and 1 more
free entry
With Kids
Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, Springdale Race Course (Carolina Cup and Colonial Cup), Colonial Cup Races and 2 more
kid notes from the operator

Historic Sites

Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site
107-acre outdoor museum showing back-country life in the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods, with two c1825 log houses, the c1790 Craven House, c1800 McCaa's Tavern and the reconstructed Kershaw-Cornwallis House (British headquarters 1780-1781); picnic areas, a nature trail and a fishing pond come with admission. source
Hours
Monday through Saturday 10:00 am-4:30 pm; closed Sundays and major holidays. Guided tours at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm, subject to availability.
Cost
Self-guided tour $10 (seniors, military, youth $8); guided tour $20 (seniors, military, youth $16); ages 6 and under free
Where
222 Broad Street, Camden, SC
Kids
Ages 6 and under free
Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine Preserve
Free
Site of the August 1780 Battle of Camden, a few miles north of Historic Camden, owned by Historic Camden; battlefield tours are by appointment. source
Hours
Free, open during daylight hours (per Experience Camden family page)
Cost
Free
Where
North of Camden (no street address on page)
Robert Mills Courthouse
Indoors
Courthouse designed in 1825 by Robert Mills and fully restored, with a copper roof, brick floors, a vaulted central hallway and a second-floor courtroom restored to its 1845 renovation. source
Where
Camden, SC

Museums

Revolutionary War Visitor Center
Indoors
Visitor center covering South Carolina's role in the Southern Campaign; houses the Kershaw & Co. Gift Shop and the Camden & Kershaw County Visitor Center. source
Where
212 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020
National Steeplechase Museum
Indoors
Museum at Springdale Race Course tied to the Carolina Cup and Colonial Cup; lists Colonial Cup weekend events including a happy hour on Friday, Nov 20, 2026, 5:00 P.M. source
Where
Springdale Race Course, 200 Knights Hill Road, Camden, SC 29020 (association address)
Camden Archives and Museum
FreeIndoors
History of Camden and Kershaw County with permanent and rotating exhibits, including Native American items, china from Camden's historic hotels and Ruffian's halter; archives are described as one of the finest genealogical research facilities in SC. source
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm; closed Sundays and major holidays
Cost
Free
Where
1314 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020
African American Cultural Center
FreeIndoors
Exhibits on Camden's African American community including Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Doby, Campbell Street history and African Americans in World War I; opened by the city in February 2018. source
Hours
Page lists Saturdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm (introduction also says Fridays 1:00-4:00 pm); by appointment; closed major holidays; confirm before visiting
Cost
Free
Where
517 York Street, Camden, SC

Parks

Town Green and Broad Street Park
Downtown green spaces; Broad Street Park is at Rutledge and Broad Streets; Town Green is behind commercial stores with decorative lighting and electrical hook-up. source
Where
Rutledge and Broad Streets; Town Green via Rutledge and Market Streets
Camden Riverfront Environmental Park
Walking trail and canoe/kayak launch on the Wateree River. source
Where
175 Bramblewood Plantation Road, Camden
Scott Park
38 acres with a 1-mile walking/jogging track, four tennis courts, two t-ball fields, a volleyball court, playground and covered picnic area with restrooms. source
Where
222 Battleship Road, Camden
Kids
Playground
N.R. Goodale State Park
State park with picnicking and paddling among cypress trees (Experience Camden's description). source
Where
350 Park Road, Camden

Attractions

Springdale Race Course (Carolina Cup and Colonial Cup)
400-acre facility that holds the Carolina Cup every spring and the Colonial Cup every fall; also home to the National Steeplechase Museum. source
Hours
Race days: gates open 9:00 am
Cost
See Colonial Cup entry
Where
200 Knights Hill Road, Camden, SC 29020 (association office); gates on Knights Hill Rd, Springdale Dr and Liberty Hill Rd
Kids
Children 12 and under are free; TruVista Fiber Kids' Zone 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. on race day
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed at the races
Colonial Cup Races
51st running of the Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup (Grade 1) on Sunday, November 22, 2026, with six races, corgi races at 11:00 A.M., a Holiday Market and Food Village; weekend events include a 5K, a polo celebration and a downtown street festival. source
Hours
Sunday Nov 22, 2026: gates 9:00 A.M.; Colonial Cup post time 2:45 P.M.; gates close 5:30 P.M.
Cost
2026 General Admission $50 ($52.50 with fee; early bird $40/$42 Oct 1-15); children 12 and under free; gate price card $52.50, cash $60; General Parking $20 ($21 with fee)
Where
Springdale Race Course, Camden, SC
Kids
Children 12 and under free; Kids' Zone 10 A.M.-3 P.M.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed at the races
Carolina Cup Races
Free
Annual spring steeplechase meet described as drawing over 30,000 fans; the next race day is Saturday, April 3, 2027 (gates 9:00 A.M., post time 1:30 P.M.). source
Hours
Saturday April 3, 2027: gates 9:00 A.M.; Hat Contest 11:30 A.M.; post time 1:30 P.M.
Cost
2027 prices not yet posted (page says Under Construction); children 12 and under free per FAQ
Where
Springdale Race Course, Camden, SC
Kids
Children 12 and under free; Kids' Zone 10 A.M.-3 P.M.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed at the races
Cultural District and Antique Street (Downtown)
Downtown galleries, artist studios, theaters, public art and antique shops. source
Where
Downtown Camden along Broad Street

Markets

Kershaw County Farmers Market
Local farms, bakers, artisans and food trucks, with Spring and Holiday markets. source
Hours
Seasonally April through November, Saturdays 9:00 am to noon
Where
906 Broad St, Camden, SC

More Guides Within 15 Miles

Goodale State ParkState Park, about 5 miFree

Coming Up Near Camden

Nov 6American Patriot Coffee Holiday MarketCamden · about 1 mi
Nov 11Veterans Day at Quaker CemeteryCamden · about 1 mi
Nov 12–21The Battle of Camden (play)Camden · about 1 mi
Nov 13–15Antique Shops of Camden Holiday Open HouseCamden · about 1 mi
Nov 14Roll Con 2026 (games and cosplay)Camden · about 1 mi
Nov 15Itty Bitty Ren FaireCamden · about 1 mi

3 more on the full events calendar.

Events within 15 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.

FAQ

What is there to do in Camden on a rainy day?

Revolutionary War Visitor Center, National Steeplechase Museum, Camden Archives and Museum, African American Cultural Center, Robert Mills Courthouse are indoors.

What is free to do in Camden?

Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine Preserve, Carolina Cup Races, Camden Archives and Museum, African American Cultural Center list free entry on their own pages.

When are the Camden steeplechase races?

The Colonial Cup is Sunday, November 22, 2026 (gates 9:00 A.M.); the Carolina Cup is Saturday, April 3, 2027. source

Can I bring my dog to the races?

No. Springdale's FAQ says dogs are not allowed at the races. source

Do the races run in the rain?

Yes, the races run rain or shine; tickets, tailgating spaces and parking are non-refundable. source

What We Could Not Confirm

Not confirmed: we looked for these on official pages and did not find them. Check with the town or operator before you rely on them.

Downtown Camden parking: no official page on rates, time limits or free lots found (experiencecamdensc.com has no parking page; city site not located). Only Town Green access and Colonial Cup race parking recorded.
Camden incorporation/founding year: only 'oldest inland city' wording read; no year on a read page.
Nearest commercial airport and Amtrak/bus: not stated on pages read.
Visitor center hours: not listed on page read.
Historic Camden hours: Experience Camden says Monday-Saturday 10:00-4:30; a third-party site listed different hours and prices (lead only, not used). Call 803-432-9841.
National Steeplechase Museum hours and cost; Camden Battlefield exact address; Carolina Cup 2027 ticket prices (page under construction); dog rules for Camden city parks and Goodale State Park: not found.
African American Cultural Center: introduction (Fri 1-4 and Sat 10-4) conflicts with hours section (Sat 10-4 only).

Sources

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Things to Do in Camden, SC