273 N Prince Henry Way

Tucked into the longleaf pine country of Moore County, Cameron moves at a pace that Fayetteville and Fort Liberty’s busy corridors simply don’t allow. The town sits at the crossroads of NC Highways 24 and 27, putting commuters within roughly 25 miles of Fort Liberty while still enjoying the kind of quiet that only a small, rural community can offer. Nearby Carthage, the Moore County seat, rounds out everyday errands, and the wooded landscape makes outdoor living a natural part of the routine.

Cameron’s roots run deep — the town was planned in 1875 and built its early economy around turpentine distilleries, railroad commerce, and dewberry farming, giving it a genuine small-town character that newer developments haven’t erased. The rental landscape here leans toward suburban-style homes and single-family rentals rather than high-rise apartment communities, which suits the laid-back, spread-out setting perfectly.