Camden Park
Camden Park is a twenty-six acre amusement park located near Huntington, West Virginia. Find it 3 mi east of Kenova. It dates from 1903.
A theme park, 3 mi east of Kenova
Open May - October
Camden Park is a seasonal theme park: open May - October. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
25 rides and 3 roller coasters
Including 2 water rides, on 26 acres. Open since 1903. About ↓
Huntington is the nearest base
Huntington is 5 miles east, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1903
Camden Park dates from 1903. About ↓
Best months: May, Sep and Oct
May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 69–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Open May - October
Typical highs and lows in Kenova. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Camden Park
Camden Park is a twenty-six acre amusement park located near Huntington, West Virginia. Established in 1903 as a picnic spot by the Camden Interstate Railway Company, it is one of only thirteen trolley parks that remain open in the United States. Whereas most trolley parks were located at the end of trolley lines, Camden Park is unusual in that it was built where riders traveling between Huntington and nearby cities would stop to change lines. Not long after opening, the park soon gained a carousel and other roadside attractions. Camden Park is West Virginia's only amusement park. The park is home to more than thirty rides and attractions, including a full-size traditional wooden roller coaster, the Big Dipper, and several other vintage rides.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- May - October
- Rides
- 25 · 3 roller coasters · 2 water rides
- Owner
- Boylin Family
- Established
- 1903
- Area
- 26 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.9K a year
Nights near Camden Park
The closest lodging is in Huntington (9) and Ashland (9).
- 1Wayne National Forest
- 2Huntington Museum of Art
- 3Heritage Farm Museum and Village
- 4Museum of Radio and Technology
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Camden Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 5 mi east | 10 min | 9 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 44,815 | $127K | D |
| Ashland | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 9 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 20,996 | $125K | C− |
| Cannonsburg | 9 mi west | 15 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 RV park | 1,129 | $180K | — |
| Perry Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 campground | 6,243 | $145K | — |
| Barboursville | 13 mi east | 20 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,307 | $198K | C |
| Kenova | 3 mi west | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 2,841 | $109K | A− |
| Upper Township | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 13,816 | $113K | — |
| Fayette Township | 4 mi north | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 8,131 | $152K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Pair a visit with these, within 66 miles.
65 mi MountainSerpent Mound
121 mi National forestWayne National Forest
25 mi MuseumHuntington Museum of Art
44 mi Park & preserveMcClintic Wildlife Management Area
45 mi Ancient siteCriel Mound
34 mi MuseumHeritage Farm Museum and Village43 mi MuseumMuseum of Radio and Technology50 mi MuseumWest Virginia State MuseumPhoto credits
Serpent Mound: The British Library, No restrictions · Wayne National Forest: Forest Service, USDA, Public domain · Huntington Museum of Art: Daderot, CC0 · McClintic Wildlife Management Area: Steve from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Criel Mound: David G. Simpson, Public domain · Heritage Farm Museum and Village: Zeo1989, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Planning a visit to Camden Park
When is Camden Park open?
May - October. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
What town is Camden Park near?
Kenova, WV, about 3 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Camden Park?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 69–80°.
What is the closest airport to Camden Park?
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 112 miles.
How many roller coasters does Camden Park have?
3, among 25 rides (including 2 water rides).
Where should I stay near Camden Park?
Huntington (5 mi, 9 places to stay), Ashland (8 mi, 9 places to stay) and Cannonsburg (9 mi, 5 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Kenova
No one has shared advice yet; Kenova’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.