Overview
Camas is in southwest Washington state along the Columbia River on the eastern edge of the Portland metro area, across from Troutdale, Oregon. At this juncture the Columbia River is nearly a mile wide.
1 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Camas
Round Lake
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 55 mi away. Directions
Washington State Route 14 (SR-14) is the main highway through town.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
A great portion of the residential area of the city is on Prune Hill. Prune Hill is an extinct volcanic vent and is part of the Boring Lava Field of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
Get in
Washington State Route 14 (SR-14) is the main highway through town.
Interstate 205 (I-205), and the Glenn Jackson Bridge across the Columbia River, is west of town in Vancouver.
See
See Round Lake
Eat
Eat Roots Restaurant and Bar
A destination restaurant for foodies from all over the Northwest, Roots specializes in fresh, seasonal cuisine showcasing local farm products such as Puget Sound clams, Ellensberg lamb, and Walla Walla onions prepared simply yet skillfully. The restaurant features an open kitchen, outside patio seating, clubby booths, banquettes and a rich northwest feel. Bon Apetit magazine named it one of the best spots around the country for a romantic winter dinner.
Eat Top Burger
Great place with great people! Food is great, and with great prices!
Sleep
Nearby
Washougal
City / town · 15 listings · 3 mi away
Troutdale
City / town · 14 listings · 4 mi away
Gresham
City / town · 13 listings · 6 mi away
Vancouver
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Boring
City / town · 11 listings · 11 mi away
Portland
City / town · 66 listings · 12 mi away
Milwaukie
City / town · 9 listings · 15 mi away
Gladstone
City / town · 9 listings · 17 mi away
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