Camas, Washington, is a picturesque city located in Clark County with a population of 26,065 as of the 2020 census. Situated along the Columbia River, Camas is part of the Portland metropolitan area and neighbors the cities of Washougal to the east and Vancouver to the west. The city is named after the camas lily, a plant valued by Native Americans for its edible bulb. One of Camas’s prominent geographical features is Prune Hill, an extinct volcanic vent that forms part of the Boring Lava Field spanning northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.

Founded officially on June 18, 1906, Camas has a rich industrial history, primarily due to the establishment of a paper mill in 1883 by Henry Pittock, an influential entrepreneur and publisher of The Oregonian newspaper in Portland. This mill, now operated by Georgia-Pacific, has significantly influenced the city’s identity, even lending its name to the local high school teams, known as "the Papermakers."

Despite several attempts in the early 1970s to merge with the neighboring city of Washougal, Camas has retained its distinct community spirit and identity. The city’s scenic location, historical roots, and close-knit community make it a unique and cherished part of the Pacific Northwest.