State Parks Near Camas, Washington
34 state park units lie within 50 miles of Camas, including 29 parks across the line in Oregon. The closest is Government Island State Recreation Area, about 4 mi southwest of town. 22 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Government Island State Recreation Area4 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 22of 34 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 123 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 12pets allowed
State parks near Camas, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Camas; driving distance is usually longer.
Government Island State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Government Island State Recreation Area →Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
The park supports boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site →Reed Island State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Reed Island State Park →Dabney State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are golf, disc golf, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Dabney State Recreation Area →Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint is a scenic site in Multnomah County, about 5 miles southeast of Washougal.
Hours, fees and rules for Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint →Vista House (Crown Point)
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Vista House (Crown Point) →Rooster Rock State Park
The park supports surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Rooster Rock State Park →Latourell Falls Trailhead (Guy W. Talbot)
The park supports hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Latourell Falls Trailhead (Guy W. Talbot) →Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area →Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
Popular activities here are picnicking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint →Angel's Rest Trailhead
Angel's Rest Trailhead is a park in Multnomah County, about 9 miles east of Washougal.
Hours, fees and rules for Angel's Rest Trailhead →Battle Ground Lake State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Battle Ground Lake State Park →Benson State Recreation Area
Things to do include golf, disc golf, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Benson State Recreation Area →Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, biking, and hiking. The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Tryon Creek State Natural Area →Willamette Stone State Heritage Site
Willamette Stone State Heritage Site is a historic site in Multnomah County, about 5 miles west of Portland.
Hours, fees and rules for Willamette Stone State Heritage Site →Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
The park supports hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area →Ainsworth State Park
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Ainsworth State Park →Beacon Rock State Park
Popular activities here are surfing, rock climbing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Beacon Rock State Park →Milo McIver State Park
Visitors come for golf, horseback riding, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Milo McIver State Park →Elowah Falls Trailhead (John B. Yeon)
Visitors come for biking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Elowah Falls Trailhead (John B. Yeon) →Paradise Point State Park
Popular activities here are golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Paradise Point State Park →Molalla River State Park
Things to do include boating, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Molalla River State Park →Champoeg State Heritage Area
Things to do include golf, disc golf, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers. There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Champoeg State Heritage Area →Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint
The park supports picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint →Starvation Creek State Park
The park supports wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Starvation Creek State Park →Viento State Park
Things to do include surfing, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Viento State Park →L.L. Stub Stewart State Park
Popular activities here are golf, horseback riding, disc golf, biking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 30 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for L.L. Stub Stewart State Park →Mitchell Point Trailhead
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mitchell Point Trailhead →Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Banks-Vernonia State Trail →Spring Creek Hatchery State Park
Visitors come for surfing, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Spring Creek Hatchery State Park →Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail →Willamette Mission State Park
Things to do include golf, horseback riding, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 15 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Willamette Mission State Park →Maud Williamson State Recreation Site
Popular activities here are picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Maud Williamson State Recreation Site →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Camas
- Government Island State Recreation Area 4 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Rooster Rock State Park 10 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 14 mi north · Campground listed
- Ainsworth State Park 18 mi east · Campground listed
- Beacon Rock State Park 20 mi east · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Camas
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 14 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Champoeg State Heritage Area 33 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- L.L. Stub Stewart State Park 38 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Camas
- Reed Island State Park 7 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dabney State Recreation Area 7 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Rooster Rock State Park 10 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 14 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Beacon Rock State Park 20 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 7 more in the list above
Swimming near Camas
- Government Island State Recreation Area 4 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 5 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Reed Island State Park 7 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Dabney State Recreation Area 7 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Rooster Rock State Park 10 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near Camas
- Government Island State Recreation Area 4 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 5 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Dabney State Recreation Area 7 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Rooster Rock State Park 10 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Latourell Falls Trailhead (Guy W. Talbot) 11 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 20 more in the list above
Fishing near Camas
- Government Island State Recreation Area 4 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site 5 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Dabney State Recreation Area 7 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Rooster Rock State Park 10 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Battle Ground Lake State Park 14 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Camas
What is the closest state park to Camas?
Government Island State Recreation Area is the closest, about 4 miles southwest of Camas in a straight line. Next are Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site and Reed Island State Park.
How many state parks are near Camas?
34 state park units are within 50 miles, and 22 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Camas have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being Government Island State Recreation Area, Rooster Rock State Park and Battle Ground Lake State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Camas?
Yes, at 12 parks, including Reed Island State Park, Dabney State Recreation Area and Rooster Rock State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Camas?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Portland, OR12 mi southwest
- Near Battle Ground, WA13 mi northwest
- Near Ridgefield, WA19 mi northwest
- Near Beaverton, OR21 mi southwest
- Near Hillsboro, OR25 mi west
- Near Molalla, OR32 mi south
- Near Longview, WA46 mi northwest
- Near McMinnville, OR46 mi southwest
Or see all Washington state parks, Oregon state parks or every city we cover.
Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.