Lice Clinic Camas — About Camas, Washington
Camas is a city of approximately 27,000 in Clark County, Washington, along the Columbia River about 16 miles east of Vancouver. Known for its well-preserved historic downtown, top-rated schools, and paper mill heritage, Camas combines small-town charm with striking Columbia River and Gorge scenery.
History of Camas
Camas was founded in the 1880s around the Crown Zellerbach paper mill (now Georgia-Pacific), which remains a major employer today. The name comes from the blue camas flower native to the region. Camas has carefully preserved its early-20th-century downtown while growing significantly in recent decades as an upscale Portland/Vancouver bedroom community.
Neighborhoods in Camas
Camas is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|
| Historic Downtown Camas | A beautifully preserved commercial core along NE 4th Avenue. |
| Prune Hill | An upscale hillside neighborhood with premium homes and views. |
| Grass Valley | Newer master-planned residential areas. |
| Lacamas Lake area | Homes near the recreational lake. |
| East Camas | Transitional areas toward Washougal. |
Notable attractions in Camas
Camas offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.
Lacamas Lake Park
A 312-acre park around the lake, with trails and Pothole Falls.
Historic Downtown Camas
Award-winning Main Street with shops, restaurants, and regular community events.
Camas Heritage Tree Walk
Self-guided tour of significant heritage trees.
First Friday art walks
A monthly downtown tradition.
Camas at a glance
- Population: ~27,000
- Median household income: $125,000
- Median home value: $675,000
Economy of Camas
Camas's economy features the Georgia-Pacific paper mill, a growing tech sector (including HP's Camas campus and Fisher Investments), and a strong retail/restaurant scene supporting its upscale residential base.
Nearest lice clinic to Camas
The nearest lice clinic for Camas families is usually our in-home mobile service, which brings the full clinic treatment to your door. Our walk-in lice clinics are in Southeast Portland and Beaverton, Oregon.
Looking for a lice clinic near Camas? For families here, the closest one is the one that comes to you: our mobile team brings the heated-air device, the professional combout and the 60-day guarantee to your home in Camas.
Our two lice clinics, in Southeast Portland and Beaverton, are both up one flight of stairs (2nd floor, no elevator). From the Washington side of the river, in-home service is usually the easiest choice.
