City of Camas, Washington Information

Situated in the eastern hilly portion of Clark County lies the City of Camas, home to approximately 23,100 residents and several large, hi-tech manufacturing industries. Located along the banks of the Columbia River, this "small" city has become a "big" player in the locating and siting of international companies. There are spectacular views from Prune Hill, an ancient and dormant volcanic hill named for its earlier prune orchards, providing expansive views of downtown Portland and surrounding areas, with beautiful views of Mt. Hood. Descending from the top of the hill and past the lake, one enters the more established areas of the City and its picturesque, downtown environs. The Downtown Camas Association was to developed to promote historic Downtown Camas by creating a vibrant social, cultural and economic center of the community while emphasizing preservation of our city’s historic features. The DCA are proud members of the Washington State Main Street Program and value revitalizing our charming downtown while maintaining and restoring it's historic integrity. From its origins over 100 years ago as a paper-mill town, which still boasts a mill operated by Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Camas has expanded, developed, and successfully blended a mix of cultures, values, and vision. These ideals have been instrumental in promoting diverse economic growth, encouraging development of livable, family-oriented neighborhoods, protecting open-space, building parks and other recreational amenities — in short, balancing the nexus between jobs, housing and recreation. Prioritizing the quality of life for all residents has made Camas a truly unique community.