Big Dipper (Camden Park)

The Big Dipper was conceived when Camden Park owner, John Boylin, wanted to replace the park's side friction coaster, Roller Coaster. Roller Coaster closed in 1957 and was swiftly replaced with Big Dipper, which opened the following year.

On May 12, 2019, American Coaster Enthusiasts designated the Big Dipper as a Coaster Landmark.^[3]

Once the train leaves the station, riders make a right turn into the 50 foot (15 m) chain lift hill. After ascending the lift hill, riders immediately dip down before rising back up into a left turn, which leads into the main drop. The ride then rises into a hill and turns left over the station. The ride then features a second large drop that leads riders into a tunnel. Inside the tunnel, riders experience another turn, which leads into two small hills that goes into a manual brake run, concluding the ride experience. In total, one ride cycle lasts about 1 minute and 40 seconds.