Visit Camas and washougal for small town charm
Interested in a relaxing and authentically charming getaway? Downtown Camas is for you! Enjoy a day or weekend in our walkable, beautiful and surprisingly unique downtown. Experience locally owned boutiques, an award-winning brewery, the historic Liberty Theatre with first-run films and event cinema options, friendly coffee shops and incredible dining and sipping options. You’ll also find a gorgeous tree canopy, vibrant florals, evening lighting, engaging public art and a boutique hotel that will welcome you in and make you want to stay even longer.
We love art in Downtown Camas! While making your way through town, enjoy colorful murals and keep on the lookout for the birds on the Downtown Camas hidden bronze bird tour. Take the challenge to find artful bird statues located on each city block. There is a total of 14 life-sized birds to discover including a woodpecker, dove, wrens, nuthatches, ducks, chickens, chicks, a stellar jay, crow, osprey, and an owl… all birds native to the area.
While a visit to Camas is wonderful at any time, First Friday of each month is made extra special with fun and engaging themed activities and after-hours shopping all evening. Whether it is showing your fandom at “Camas Comic Con” in August or watching plein air (open air) artists at the “Celebrate Art” First Friday in September, there is something for everyone. For all the details on the First Friday and Signature Events in Downtown Camas, please CLICK HERE.
Each Wednesday afternoon from June through September, the Camas Farmers Market offers a bounty of local produce and products in a fun and festive community market. In addition to freshly harvested seasonal fruits and vegetables, you’ll also enjoy live music, activities for the kids, healthy living information and delicious hot food vendors.
Recreationalists will love it here as well! Hike, bike, kayak or stand up paddleboard at the nearby Lacamas Lake and revel in the natural surroundings that are preserved here. Our local downtown bike shop has bikes to rent and can help you start your biking adventure and kayaks and paddleboards can be rented seasonally at the lake. We also have a premier public golf course just 10 minutes from downtown for all the golf lovers out there.
Yummy treats can be found at the Farmers Market!
Downtown Camas bursts with activity throughout the year.
Enjoying the relaxing vibe in Downtown Camas.
Come visit us! Located just 15 minutes from the Portland airport, between downtown Portland, Vancouver and the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Camas provides a convenient and delightful historic small-town experience.
Adventure awaits in Washougal
Nestled on the western slope of the great Cascade mountains and the gateway of the Columbia River Gorge, lies the City of Washougal—the perfect place for an adventure in history, nature and food!
Discover the fascinating history as you stroll through the downtown streets. Incorporated in 1908, Washougal was the site of some of the very earliest American settlers in the Washington Territory, including Lewis and Clark who camped here along the shores of the Columbia River. Learn more about the city’s pioneer past at the Two Rivers Heritage Museum.
Go behind the scenes on the free mill tour at the Washougal Pendleton Store.
Quality crafted goods are available in the Washougal factory store.
Take in Downtown Washougal sights any time of the year with a self-guided tour of over 50 installations of public art, ranging from whimsical to historic (maps available at the museum). No visit to Washougal would be complete without a stop and shop at the landmark that’s been weaving its way into our hearts for the last 112 years, Pendleton Woolen Mills Outlet Store. And, experience several seasonal events hosted in Reflection Plaza—including the Washougal Art and Music Festival in the summer, the Scary Run in the fall, and the Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in winter.
Wander through the Pedestrian Tunnel that runs beneath State Route 14 to connect downtown Pendelton Way with spectacular views of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood. From here, you can immerse yourself in nature at one of the nearby parks or trails, such as Captain William Clark Park at Cottonwood Beach, Washougal Waterfront Trail, Lewis & Clark Heritage Trail, or Mountain View Trail in the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Photo ©Puffin Cafe
Explore Washougal waters while swimming at the Sandy Fishing Hole, fishing off the floating dock at Steamboat Landing, or launching your boat from the public marina. Or, simply enjoy the waterfront while snacking at Puffin Cafe, a floating restaurant serving Caribbean-inspired cuisine and cocktails.
Photo ©Recluse Brew Works
Prepare to raise your glass and embark on a beer lover's paradise as you explore the many breweries that call Washougal home, including Washougal’s newest brewery, Recluse Brew Works. Our little town is home to some big-time brewers, including award winning 54 40 Beer, Trap Door, Doomsday Brewing and don't forget Ashwood Taps and Trucks, Washougal's tap house and food cart pod!
Don’t miss the annual Washougal Art and Music Festival featuring local-area artists and musicians at an outdoor, lively, family-friendly event in downtown Washougal’s Reflection Plaza. Photo ©Washougal Arts and Cultural Alliance.
Plan ahead to play and stay at the Best Western Plus Port of Camas-Washougal Convention Center, our riverfront hotel located at the site of the historic Parkersville Landing. Visit Washougal to learn more about the exciting activities, breathtaking scenery, and upcoming adventures awaiting you in wonderful Washougal!