Geography of Camp County
Camp County sits at roughly 32.97° N and 94.98° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 198 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Pittsburg, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 13,380 residents across 198 square miles, Camp County has a population density of about 67.6 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Pittsburg
Pittsburg serves as the seat of government for Camp County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Camp County was established in 1874 and was named for John Lafayette Camp (1828–1891), a Texas state senator. It was carved from territory previously part of Upshur County.
Camp County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Camp County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Camp County, Texas located?+
Camp County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.973° N, 94.978° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48063. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Camp County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Camp County in square miles?+
Camp County covers approximately 198 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 252nd out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Camp County, Texas?+
Camp County has a population of approximately 13,380 residents. With 198 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 67.6 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Camp County the 149th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Camp County?+
Pittsburg is the county seat of Camp County, Texas, which was organized in 1874 and named for John Lafayette Camp (1828–1891), a Texas state senator. Camp County was originally carved out of Upshur County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Camp County are located in Pittsburg.
Which Texas counties border Camp County?+
Camp County shares borders with Morris, Wood, Titus, Upshur, and Franklin counties. These 5 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Camp County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Camp County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Camp County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Camp County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Camp County is 48063, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 063. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.