Discover Cameron

Cameron offers options for a variety of stay plans: railroad and school history, outdoor activities at Sunrise Lake, as well as sports, concerts, and an annual BBQ competition. The sites and activities have different focuses—from exhibits and memorabilia to outdoor recreation and recurring events.

History at the Museum and Memorial Sites

The Depot Museum houses artifacts relating to Cameron’s railroad history. The Old School offers a different perspective on the past: it displays class photos dating from 1909 through the mid-1970s. Trophies, yearbooks, and original editions of the student newspaper add to the school-related memorabilia. These present two distinct themes side by side: railroad history at the Depot Museum and records of school life at The Old School.

At McCorkle Park, the Firemen’s Memorial features a 1928 Studebaker fire truck. Its specific model year makes the vehicle a distinct point of historical interest alongside the railroad and school histories. If you’d like to arrange a tour of The Old School, you can request one through the Historical Preservation Society.

Outdoor Activities at Sunrise Lake

Sunrise Lake has a 1.3-mile paved trail that meets accessibility standards for outdoor facilities. The woods around the lake offer opportunities for picnicking, nature observation, birdwatching, and hiking. Sunrise Lake also offers fishing for largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie, and channel catfish.

For planning purposes, these activities can be distinguished by what you’re looking for: the trail is a clearly defined route with a stated length and surface. The woods offer several ways to spend time outdoors, including observing nature and birds, as well as hiking. Fishing is listed as a separate option at Sunrise Lake. This can help you decide whether a specific trail, nature observation, or fishing is of greatest interest to you.

Sports, Concerts, and Events

Recreation Park has six lighted tennis courts. The park’s four shelters can also be reserved. If you’re planning to use a shelter during your stay, check its availability for your preferred date. These specific details can help you consider sports and possible use of a shelter as separate parts of your plans.

The Cameron Municipal Band performs at the Thomas J. Price Memorial Pavilion. It presents a free concert series in the park each year: the series begins on Memorial Day and takes place every Thursday evening through the first Thursday in August. If a concert fits your travel plans, check the specific dates in advance. Cameron’s annual BBQ competition is also held at McCorkle Park. Together, these provide different occasions to attend events, while the concert period and recurring competition should be considered as separate program items.

For an overview of the wider area: Clinton County.