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Camas is a city located in Clark County, Washington with a population of about 15,000. Officially incorporated on June 18 , 1906 , the city is named after the camas lily, a native flower. At the west end of downtown Camas is a large Georgia-Pacific paper-mill from which the high school teams get their name "the Papermakers". Updated and expanded odor control equipment installed around the year 2000 has dramatically reduced the odor from the mill. Historically, the commercial base of the city was based almost solely on the paper mill; however, the diversity of industries has been enhanced considerably in recent years by the influx of several white-collar, high-tech companies including Sharp Microelectronics, Linear Technologies and Wafer Tech among others. Today it is one of the most desirable areas in the Portland metropolitan areas due to the high quality of its schools and the perception amongst newcomers that it provides a small-town life. Annual events include the summer "Camas Days," as well as other festivals and celebrations. The east side of town borders the economically depressed city of Washougal, Washington and the west side of town borders Vancouver, Washington . Camas is part of the Portland, Oregon Greater Metropolitan Area , with Portland across the Columbia River . At this juncture the river is nearly a mile wide; vehicular traffic flows across the Columbia via Interstate bridges on both I-5 and I-205 . The main road through town is the limited access SR-14 expressway. One of the major geographical features of the city is Prune Hill, upon which a great portion of the residential area of the city is located. Prune hill is the remaining Cinder Cone of an extinct Volcano . Based on Per Capita Income , one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Camas ranks 59th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. BODIES OF WATER . Other lakes and rivers make up over 13% of the Camas area.]] PUBLIC PARKS
Lacamas Park Lacamas Park encompasses Round Lake and runs against SR 500 on its west side. Across SR 500 is Lacamas Lake . The park is open year round from 7 am to Dusk and includes Barbecue s, a play ground, trails around the park and lake, and access to the Camas Potholes . The park features a network of trails which lead to the Camas Potholes and the camas lily fields. A 1.2 mile trail that loops around Round Lake starts and finishes near the Parking Lot . Young Children may play in a small Playground on the west side of the park. Tables are provided for Picnicing as are waste receptacles designed to receive hot coals from Grilling . Bathrooms are made available on a seasonal basis only. Heritage Park Heritage Park has facilities for launching boats into Lacamas Lake , a Playground for young Children , lots of open field, and small trails through the trees. The Parking Lot is very large and includes numerous long parking stalls to accommodate vehicles with trailers. GALLERY |
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