Camas, Washington
Camas is a city of 27,007 people in Clark County, Washington, founded in 1883.
Why visit Camas
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 80 parks and trails, 100 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Liberty Theatre, Troutdale Sandy River Bridge, Fairview City Jail and Farrell Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Camas
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camas
Camas is a city in Clark County, Washington, with a population of 26,065 at the 2020 census. The east side of town borders the city of Washougal, Washington, and the west side of town borders Vancouver, Washington. Camas lies along the Washington side of the Columbia River, across from Troutdale, Oregon, and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Camas, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Joyce Garver Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
1500 Northeast Garfield Street, Camas
Museums and landmarks12
Fairview City Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Jail building located in Ne-cha-co-kee Park at 120 1st Street in Fairview, Oregon, in the United States
Farrell Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Camas, United States of America
Fred Harlow House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic house museum in Troutdale, Oregon, USA
Historic Columbia River Highway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Highway in Oregon, USA
Jacob Zimmerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Gresham, Oregon, NRHP-listed
John Roffler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Louise Home Hospital and Residence Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Former hospital in Oregon, United States
Multnomah County Poor Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Lodging and entertainment complex in Troutdale, Oregon
Pittock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House located in Camas, Washington, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds80
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Blue Lake Regional Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Regional park in Oregon, United States
21224 Northeast Blue Lake Road, Fairview
Donald L. Robertson Park
Park · 4.6 mi
Park in Wood Village, Oregon, U.S
Helen Althaus Park
Park · 4.9 mi
Public park in Troutdale, Oregon, U.S
Salish Ponds City Park
Park · 5.1 mi
Park in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
68 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes100
Backpacker Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Salad, Kids · 1.6 mi
421 Northeast Cedar Street, Camas
Tu-Sa 14:00-20:00
Virasat Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 2.6 mi
19206 Southeast 1st Street, Camas
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
18911 Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, East Vancouver
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Le' Lert Thai Eatery
Restaurant · Thai · 2.6 mi
19206 Southeast 1st Street, Camas
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
¿Otra Vez?
Restaurant · Breakfast, Mexican · 2.2 mi
2115 Southeast 192nd Avenue, Camas
We-Mo 08:00-14:00
Fujiya Ramen
Restaurant · Ramen, Japanese · 2.3 mi
19215 Southeast 34th Street, Camas
We-Mo 10:00-21:00
Natalia's Cafe
Restaurant · Diner · 1.7 mi
437 Northeast 4th Avenue, Camas
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-09:00
Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.7 mi
2406 Southeast 8th Avenue, Camas
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
88 more on the map.
History
Officially incorporated on June 18, 1906, the city is named after the camas lily, a plant with an onion-like bulb prized by Native Americans. A paper mill was first established in the city in 1883 with the support of Henry Pittock, a wealthy entrepreneur from England who had settled in Portland, Oregon, where he published The Oregonian. As of 2026, it has been in continuous operation for more than 140 years. At the west end of downtown Camas is the large Georgia-Pacific paper mill from which Camas High School sports teams get their name, "the Papermakers".
By 1971, there had been four attempts to merge Camas and Washougal that were denied by voters.
From the History section of Camas, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Candlewood Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
2010 Southeast 192nd Avenue, Vancouver
Churches and places of worship23
Troutdale Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
324 Northeast Oak Street, Camas
Camas Bible Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.1 mi
3302 Northeast 242nd Avenue, Camas
Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 3.3 mi
735 H Street, Washougal
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.3 mi
19701 Southeast 1st Street, Camas
Saint Johns Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
1206 Northeast Birch Street, Camas
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Clark College at Columbia Tech Center
School · 2.7 mi
18700 Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard, Vancouver
Healthcare15
Sea Mar East Vancouver
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
19005 Southeast 34th Street, Vancouver
Carulli Médical and Aesthetics
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
2115 Southeast 192nd Avenue, Camas
Fearn Natural Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
19206 Southeast 1st Street, Camas
Map of Camas
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 38°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 40°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 53°F | 2.1 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 57°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 0.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 1.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 42°F | 5.8 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portland Troutdale Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clark County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-10-17: Nakia Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-02: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides, And A T (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Fairview 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Troutdale 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Gresham 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Vancouver 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Portland 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Happy Valley 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Damascus 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Battle Ground 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Milwaukie 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Oatfield 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Camas, Washington aerial view, Sarah McDevitt, CC BY 2.0
- US-WA-lacamas lake-south east bank-tar, Triddle at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Lacamas Lake, Washington (rural vs urban) - panoramio, Sam Beebe/Ecotrust, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camas Mt Hood 2016-10-12 1871, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camas Mt Hood 2016-10-12 1870, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camas Mt Hood 2016-10-12 1873, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camas Mt Hood 2016-10-12 1872, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main US Post Office - Camas Washington, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2023-05-06, Main United States Post Office, Camas, Washington, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camas, Washington, United States Post Office, front entrance, August 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camas, Washington, United States Post Office, August 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-05-06, Main United States Post Office, Camas, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-05-06, Main United States Post Office, Camas, Washington, 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dedication marker for Camas, Washington, United States Post Office, August 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-05-06, Main United States Post Office, Camas, Washington, 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camas, Washington, post office mural, August 2020, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-02-02 Oldtown Camas Washington 06, Bill Reynolds, CC BY 2.0
- 2023-05-06, Lily Atelier (Robert Stoller building, 1929), Camas, Washington, 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-05-06, Camas Public Library, 008, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farrell Building, Camas, Washington, James Callan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-26, Farrell Building, Camas, Washington, James Callan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-05-06, Lily Atelier (Robert Stoller building, 1929), Camas, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Troutdale Methodist Episcopal Church 2 - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harlow House - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jacobzimmermanhouse, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HCRH gorge view, Ben Stanfield from Rockville, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Multnomah County Poor Farm - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louise Home Albertina Kerr - Gresham Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fairview City Jail - Fairview Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Lake shoreline, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vancouver Washington Temple aerial 2026-10-06 pic2, Tedder, CC BY 4.0
- Vancouver Washington Temple aerial 2026-10-06 pic1, Tedder, CC BY 4.0
- Erythranthe decora, Dave Miller, CC0
- Pittock House, Meryl Keeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pittock House - northwest view, Ainsley Keeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pittock House - general purpose building, Meryl Keeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roffler House - NE 15th Ave view, Ainsley Keeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Roffler House - view from park, Ainsley Keeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Roffler House (view from park), Meryl Keeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS026-E-16667 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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