Our MISSION…
Camas Parks and Recreation promotes a healthy and sustainable community by listening and responding to the community’s needs and desires, protecting and preserving its natural spaces to improve ecological health, and developing and maintaining parks, trails and recreation programs that are welcoming for all.
The Camas Seniors offer a variety of programs year-round. Please contact LaRhea Steele at 360.904.4274 for details on upcoming casino tours and cultural excursions.
In an effort to provide information regarding the various services offered to our community’s seniors, the Camas Parks & Recreation Department has compiled a list of senior resources.
Trails are an important recreation asset to Camas. Many of our citizens participate in trail-related activities including hiking, nature walks, in-line skating, and off-road Bicycling. The trails in Camas provide a good start for outdoor walking and bicycling experiences.
Trails are open to bicycles unless otherwise posted. Some restrictions are in place in Lacamas Park. Bicyclists should be aware of other users and use common courtesy on the trail.
Boating
Motorized boats are permitted on Lacamas Lake, the Columbia River, and the lower Washougal River only. Non-motorized boats are allowed on any of the public waterways. (CMC 12.32.080)
Washougal River Greenway Trail is a 2.2 mile trail located on the eastern edge of Camas that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The southeastern trailhead is located near a residential area at the intersection of SE Yale St. and NE 2nd Ave. The northwestern trailhead is located next to Baz Park off of 3rd Loop. The trail is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This park to serves the southeast portion of the community. Located at the end of 8th avenue, and directly adjacent to the Washougal River, it lies on 1.77 acres.
Louis Bloch park lies on 3.85 acres and has one of the oldest baseball diamonds in the state of Washington. This baseball diamond has been home to the Camas-Washougal Babe Ruth League since 1958. To Contact Camas - Washougal Babe Ruth call (360) 834-3223 or visit their website.
This 312-acre park has fishing, hiking and recreational opportunities, with bass, bluegill and perch in the waters of Round Lake. There also are excellent bird-watching areas around the park, and the upland forests support a variety of wildlife, including deer, raccoons, beavers, coyotes, osprey, bald eagles and many other birds. The Camas Lilies are in bloom in mid-April.
The park contains a network of scenic hiking trails that connects to the Lacamas Heritage Trail along the south shore of Lacamas Lake. The regional park is home to more than 12 miles of trails.
