About this Location

Facility Overview

Lot C14 is a paved, open-air surface parking facility situated at 433 N 3rd Street in the northern edge of the Rutgers University–Camden campus and downtown Camden, New Jersey. Located within immediate reach of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge approaches, this facility offers an open-sky footprint without the vertical clearance restrictions of conventional multi-level decks. The spacious surface design makes Lot C14 well-suited for all standard passenger vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, and commercial service vans. Wide driving aisles allow for straightforward maneuvering, backing into stalls, and seamless departures.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Lot C14 occupies a strategic position serving higher education, regional civic facilities, and riverfront entertainment destinations. Key points of interest within walking distance or a short connection include:

Rutgers University–Camden Campus: Directly serves campus facilities including the Rutgers School of Law, Camden Campus Center, Paul Robeson Library, and academic lecture halls (1 to 5-minute walk).
Camden Waterfront District: Less than a 15-minute walk or a brief 3-minute rideshare to waterfront attractions such as Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (popular outdoor amphitheater), Adventure Aquarium, and Battleship New Jersey.
Wiggins Waterfront Park & Marina: Scenic riverfront promenade providing panoramic skyline views of Philadelphia (approximately 0.7 miles away).
City Hall & County Court Complex: Camden City Hall and local government offices are situated within a convenient 8 to 10-minute walk south.
Center City Philadelphia: Positioned right across the Delaware River, offering rapid access into Old City and Center City via the nearby Benjamin Franklin Bridge or regional rail.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to Lot C14 are accessed via North 3rd Street, with simple traffic patterns connecting to Pearl Street and Elm Street. Drivers benefit from immediate highway access: Route 30 (Admiral Wilson Boulevard), Interstate 676 (North-South Freeway), and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge ramps are located moments away, allowing commuters to bypass congested city surface streets when heading toward Philadelphia or South Jersey suburbs. Public transit users are well-served with the PATCO Speedline City Hall Station and the NJ Transit River LINE light rail (Walter Rand Transportation Center and Cooper Street/Rutgers stations) located within a 5 to 10-minute walk, providing seamless regional connections across South Jersey and into downtown Philadelphia.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air surface parking with unlimited vertical clearance for high-profile vehicles.
Well-defined stalls and designated ADA-compliant accessible parking spaces.
High-efficiency overhead perimeter lighting illuminating the lot during evening and nighttime hours.
Clear navigational wayfinding and instructional regulatory signage.
Integrated digital permit management and mobile parking options supported during designated university operating periods.
Close proximity to campus emergency call boxes and regular public safety patrols.

Ideal For

Rutgers University–Camden faculty, administrative staff, students, and campus visitors.
Concertgoers attending live music events and seasonal festivals at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.
Visitors touring the Adventure Aquarium and Camden Waterfront destinations.
Commuters seeking convenient fringe parking with immediate connection to the PATCO high-speed line or the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Jurors and legal professionals attending sessions at the nearby Camden County courthouses.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When planning to park at Lot C14, please review current university parking regulations, as permit enforcement is active during academic weekdays. Visitors should register their vehicle plate online or utilize designated visitor parking options prior to leaving their vehicle unattended. During major waterfront concerts and peak event nights at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, anticipate heavier local traffic along 3rd Street and plan early arrival to secure a stall smoothly.