Cameron County was created on March 29, 1860, from parts of Clinton, McKean, Elk and Potter Counties and named for U.S. Senator Simon Cameron. Emporium, the county seat, was incorporated as a borough on October 13, 1864. Its name is Latin for market or trade center.

If your "routine" consists of the hustle-bustle of city traffic, a job requiring more hours than you have, a difficult boss and obnoxious co-workers, a spouse whom you seldom see and kids who are involved in Scouts, Little League and a dozen school activities, then you NEED a REST!

Bring the whole family to Cameron County in Northcentral Pennsylvania and enjoy an extremely relaxing week in Nature's Showcase. While here you can view majestic elk, the white-tailed deer, black bear, all types of small wild animals and much more. The mountains and valleys of Cameron County are the perfect setting for all types of outdoor activities. In spring and summer you can hike, bike, fish, swim, canoe, camp, bird-watch, sit by the stream, view the eagles at Stevenson Dam and study nature everywhere. Autumn brings fantastic foliage and the hunting seasons. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are favorite winter activities.

You won't find huge motel/hotel complexes with 50 floors, instead there are small overnight accommodations where the owners will call you by name and cater to your needs. You can even bring your own camper or tent and "chill out" in the Elk State Forest, Sizerville or Sinnemahoning State Parks. While packing your gear for a visit to Cameron County don't forget your camera. Some of the best photographic shots of a lifetime will be found here. Vacation: Time spent in royally rugged Cameron County.