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title: "Camden Park"
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# Camden Park

Camden Park offers a traditional amusement day near Huntington, with the appeal of a longstanding local park rather than the vastness of a resort destination. Its mix of bigger rides, children’s attractions and familiar midway pleasures suits families who want everyone to find a few favourites. The right pace leaves room for repeats and shared breaks instead of making a small park compete with a much larger one.

 

The park’s ride collection includes the Big Dipper wooden coaster and family attractions that give the outing its old-fashioned amusement character. Smaller visitors have their own choices, so the day does not have to revolve around the most demanding ride. Seasonal events can create a different atmosphere and programme; check the actual product rather than assuming every attraction and daytime inclusion carries over to an evening event.

Canonical source: https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/camden-park/


## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Theme parks
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 38.397789, -82.530914
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: America/New\_York
- Location: Huntington, West Virginia, United States
- Address: 5000 Waverly Road, Huntington, West Virginia 25704, United States
- City / locality: Huntington
- State / province / region: West Virginia
- Country: United States
- [Official website](<https://www.camdenpark.com/>)
- [Getting there](<https://www.camdenpark.com/>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Navigate to Waverly Road and use the official calendar to choose the visit. Review height and accompanying-rider requirements before making promises to younger children. Compare day admission with a season pass only if return visits are realistic, and include parking and food in the total. Plan a few priority rides, then fit gentler activities between them. If visiting for a special event, read its age guidance and admission terms separately from the regular amusement programme.
- [Planning source](<https://www.camdenpark.com/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to 5000 Waverly Road, Huntington, West Virginia 25704, United States. Follow the official arrival guide to find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<https://www.camdenpark.com/>); checked 2026-10-25
- A traditional coaster landmark: Camden Park’s Big Dipper is part of the park’s longstanding wooden-coaster identity. 
- [Planning source](<https://www.camdenpark.com/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://www.camdenpark.com/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden_Park_(amusement_park)>)
- [Independent source](<https://rcdb.com/qs.htm?qs=Camden%20Park>)
- [Official source](<https://www.camdenpark.com/park-info/directions/>)
- [Official source](<https://www.camdenpark.com/rides-attractions/main-rides/>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: Camden Park


## THMPRK Score

7.1 /10

Camden Park scores for traditional amusement character and a manageable family ride collection. It is most appealing to visitors who value a local park’s individuality and opportunities for repeat favourites. The limited destination-scale depth and the full cost of admission, parking and food are the main considerations.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

88% positive. 44 thumbs up; 6 thumbs down; 50 total votes.