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Camas, WashingtonCamas
Half a day to one night: walk the historic downtown, eat at Roots, and see the Columbia River from Round Lake. Not a base — use Vancouver or Portland for longer stays.
Camas is a small Columbia River town on the eastern edge of the Portland metro area, known for its historic downtown, the Round Lake park, and a destination restaurant (Roots). Most visitors come for a meal and a stroll, or as a stop on SR-14 between Vancouver and Washougal. One night is enough if you want to explore the area; otherwise, a half-day visit works.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cool and rainy)
- Airport
- PDX
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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Emergency numbers for Camas, Washington911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Camas, Washington, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPDX Portland International Airport (About 25 min drive via I-205 and SR-14; no direct public transport, taxi or rideshare needed.).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner at Roots$30–60 per person
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from PDX to Camas$40–60
- Budget bedVancouver chain hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedCamas Hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
- High-end bedCamas Hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$220
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PDX Portland International Airport (About 25 min drive via I-205 and SR-14; no direct public transport, taxi or rideshare needed.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Camas, Washington: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
17 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
18 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. SR-14 runs through town; downtown is walkable. No local bus service that covers the area well — check C-TRAN for limited routes.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Drive west on SR-14, about 15 min
Fort Vancouver and the waterfront.
Door to door: 5 min
Drive east on SR-14, about 5 min
Smaller town; the Washougal River is nearby.
Door to door: 30 min
Drive east on SR-14, about 30 min
Columbia River Gorge views and hiking.
Portland, Oregon
goDoor to door: 25 min
Drive via I-205, about 25 min
Full city amenities, food, and culture.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Camas
Walkable to restaurants and shops; Camas Hotel is the main option.
Vancouver, WA
More hotel choices, about 15 min west on SR-14.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Camas Hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Meal at Roots (dinner, one person)2 × US$50 · check | US$100 |
| Gas for a day of driving (50 km)1 × US$10 | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$51 |
| Trip total≈ US$281 per person per day, bed included | US$561 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Burger at Top Burger | $8–12 |
| Dinner at Roots | $30–60 per person |
| Gas (per gallon)2026 estimate | $3.50–4.50 |
| Taxi from PDX to Camas | $40–60 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No Uber/Lyft may be available late at night; plan for a taxi or designated driver.
- Round Lake has no lifeguard; swim at your own risk.
- Roots Restaurant is popular; reserve ahead on weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Ottawa, Canada; for consular services, use the US State Department website. Most foreign visitors: check your country's embassy in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PDX → Camas by taxi/rideshare: about $40–60, 25 min
- Camas → Vancouver by car: about 15 min, no toll
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Camas, Washington. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cool and rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Round Lake, Roots Restaurant, Camas Hotel with verified hours and prices.
- Walking tour of historic downtown with map and parking info.
- Seasonal events: Camas Days (July) and farmers market.
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