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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Camas, Washington
Camas
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.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Camas
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cool and rainy)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–90 excl. bed · Mid $90–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Burger at Top Burger | $8–12 |
| Dinner at Roots | $30–60 per person |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 |
| Taxi from PDX to Camas | $40–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PDX · Portland International Airport
- About 25 min drive via I-205 and SR-14; no direct public transport, taxi or rideshare needed.
Typical fares
- PDX → Camas by taxi/rideshare
- about $40–60, 25 min
- Camas → Vancouver by car
- about 15 min, no toll
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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 and do
Known for
- Historic downtown Camas
- Round Lake
- Roots Restaurant and Bar
- Columbia River views
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, Washington | Drive west on SR-14, about 15 min | 15 min |
| Washougal | Drive east on SR-14, about 5 min | 5 min |
| Stevenson | Drive east on SR-14, about 30 min | 30 min |
| Portland, Oregon | Drive via I-205, about 25 min | 25 min |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much is it |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?where is the restroom |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Very safe small town. Normal precautions: lock your car, don't leave valuables visible. The main risk is driving on SR-14 in wet weather.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Camas, Washington yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Historic downtown Camas
- Round Lake
- Roots Restaurant and Bar
- Columbia River views
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Camas (Washington), revision 5107375 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5107375
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
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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.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/camas-washington). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.