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City Offices Closed for Holiday - Changes to Trash Pickup
City of Camden offices and the Camden Archives & Museum will be closed from Wednesday, November 26 at 2:00 PM through Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Revolutionary War Visitors Center will also be closed starting Wednesday, November 26 at 2:00 PM through Thanksgiving Day and will reopen on Friday, November 28. Regular business hours for all City offices and facilities will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule – normal Thursday pickup will move to Wednesday, November 26. Normal Friday pickup will remain as scheduled.
Residential Services
How Can We Help You Today?
Camden is known for it’s hospitality and that comes from its warm and friendly people. That same hospitality can be seen in our city’s staff and residential services. Whether you’re looking to make a purchase or payment, activate your services, pull a building permit or take advantage of one of our many parks for recreation facilities; our city’s staff takes pride in serving you in a timely and courteous manner.
Helpful Links for Residents
Pay Your Bill
Paying your utility bill online has never been easier. Get set up for automatic bank draft to set it and forget it. A 2.5% convenience fee will be charged by the third-party vendor for all debit/credit card transactions.
Helpful Resources
Looking for permits, applications or other forms you need to do business with the city or get access to your public services? We’ve provided a helpful forms page that gets residents to what they need quickly.
Police Department
Our mission is to work with all citizens to preserve life, protect property, reduce fear, maintain human rights, and promote individual responsibility and community commitment. Police Chief: Darren Norris (interim)
Electric Utilities
Fire Department
Water & Sewer
Municipal Court
Sanitation & Recycling
Parks & Streets
Events & Rental Venues
Camden and Kershaw County have a range of city and private venues for rental to make your next event an experience to remember. Whether you’re booking for family fun, a group outing or a new place to host your next business meeting, Camden has you covered.
Rediscover Camden
Looking to rediscover your city with a uniquely Camden experience? Check out our Experience Camden Visitors site with a wide range of incredible events, experiences and destinations to help you plan your next “staycation”.
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Events & Happenings
Camden offers myriad ways to enjoy our city’s rich hospitality with a full calendar of arts, culture, outdoors, equine, history and related events. Find your “thing” in Camden, SC. All Events →