Camp County, Texas

Camp County
Camp County Courthouse in Pittsburg
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°58′N 94°59′W / 32.97°N 94.98°W / 32.97; -94.98
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1874
Named afterJohn Lafayette Camp
SeatPittsburg
Largest cityPittsburg
Area
  Total
203 sq mi (530 km2)
  Land196 sq mi (510 km2)
  Water7.4 sq mi (19 km2)  3.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
12,464
  Density61/sq mi (24/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.camp.tx.us

Camp County is a county in the eastern part of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,464. Its seat is Pittsburg. The county was founded in 1874 and is named for John Lafayette Camp, a Texas politician.