---
title: "About Camden County — Official County Website"
url: https://stacklist.com/card/faea68c0-ec1a-4e66-836b-66abec556c47
source_url: "https://www.co.camden.ga.us/490/About-Camden-County"
stack: https://stacklist.com/c/home/stack/7c96143d-b59f-4b79-bcc9-1f60bed22d7a
summary: "Camden County is located in the extreme southeast corner of Georgia and was originally formed on February 5, 1777, as the second of eight original counties in Georgia. The county consists of 613 square miles, has a 2020 population of 54,768, and is known for its rich history, natural scenic beauty, coastal attractions, and recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, golf, and parks."
tags: "camden-county, georgia, coastal-community, history, geography, demographics, recreation"
key_entities: "Camden County (location), Georgia (location), Cumberland Island (location), Kingsland (location), St. Marys (location), Woodbine (location), Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay (organization), U.S. Department of the Interior (organization), Georgia General Assembly (organization), 2020 U.S. Census (event), Work Ready Community (concept)"
classification: "reference"
content_hash: "sha256:76ae46d798fc4c53520f4e05fe0c265c6cd8b6a60b6a9b9170cb4f3e7600cac8"
acp_version: "0.2"
token_counts_approximate: 822
visibility: public
agent_accessible: true
status: "final"
---

# About Camden County — Official County Website

Skip to Main Content Temporary Burn Ban Temporary Burn Ban - All of Camden County Read On... Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.    Website Sign In Home Calendar Meeting Videos News /QuickLinks.aspx Search Feature Links About Camden County About Camden County History Camden County is located in the extreme southeast corner of Georgia. The county was originally formed on February 5, 1777, and is the second of eight original counties formed in Georgia. Camden County is the seventh largest county in Georgia consisting of 613 square miles of land. The county is in the First U.S. Congressional District, the Third State Senatorial District, and the 180th State House District. The county’s major rivers are the Crooked River, Cumberland River, Big Satilla River, Little Satilla River, and St. Marys River, along with smaller streams and inlets. The county also includes well-preserved Cumberland Island, which is mostly owned by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The island is accessible only by boat or plane. There are three incorporated cities within Camden County, including Kingsland, St. Marys, and Woodbine. Waverly, Tarboro, White Oak, Colesburg, Dover Bluff, and Harrietts Bluff are among the smaller communities located in the County that are not incorporated. The City of Woodbine became the county seat and the historic courthouse was erected in 1923. Camden County is also home to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and home to the East Coast Trident Nuclear Submarine. As of the 2020 U.S. Census , the County’s population is 54,768. The Georgia General Assembly's Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office share 2020 Census Reports and Information on their website.  2020 Census County by Georgia County Name (PDF)  PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF  PDF PDF    PDF  2020 Census County by Georgia City Name (PDF)  PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF  PDF PDF  PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF  PDF PDF  PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF   PDF  PDF PDF Moving Camden Forward While Preserving Our Community Character Camden County is truly “Georgia’s Coastal Community of Choice”. The county’s prime location along the Atlantic gives its citizens the attraction of a small, quaint coastal town. Camden County is best known for its rich history, natural scenic beauty and Southern hospitality. Work and leisure depend on the sea, the forests, and the mild climate, with average temperatures year-round. Fishing and boating on the county’s waterways are exceptionally popular activities in which residents take part. Many other recreational opportunities exist throughout the county including several golf courses, parks, and trails. The County is proud to be a Work Ready Community, a Storm Ready Community, and a Camera Ready Community. Government Websites by CivicPlus® Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow