Where Exactly Is Camas Meadows?

Camas Meadows is a residential community built around the Camas Meadows Golf Course in Camas, Washington — one of the most desirable cities in all of Clark County. The neighborhood sits on the western edge of Camas proper, where rolling terrain, mature tree lines, and well-planned streets give the area a distinctly finished, established feel even where newer construction has come in.

You're in the Camas School District, which is consistently ranked among the strongest public school systems in Washington State. That matters both for families with kids and for anyone thinking long-term about resale value.

Portland International Airport is approximately 18 to 22 miles from Camas Meadows — typically a 25 to 35 minute drive depending on traffic and your route. You can take the bridge and run straight out to PDX without touching a freeway on-ramp in a way that feels punishing. For frequent travelers, it's one of the better airport commutes in the Clark County market.

New Construction: What Your Money Gets You

Camas Meadows and the surrounding new construction pockets in western Camas attract builders working at the mid-to-upper end of the market. This isn't where you find builder-basic entry-level product — the land costs, the school district, and the proximity to the golf course all pull pricing upward. What you get in return is quality that tends to hold.

Here's a realistic look at what different price points deliver in this area:

$650,000 – $775,000 At this entry point for Camas Meadows new construction, you're typically looking at detached single-family homes in the 2,200 to 2,600 square foot range. Three to four bedrooms, two and a half baths, open-concept main floor with a kitchen that doesn't require an immediate upgrade, and a two-car garage as standard. Lots are on the tighter side, but the finishes are a step above typical builder-grade — quartz counters, LVP flooring, and enough design intention to feel like a real home rather than a placeholder. Good fit for buyers moving up from a starter home or relocating with a clear budget ceiling.

$775,000 – $950,000 This is where Camas Meadows new construction starts to deliver something genuinely special. Homes in this range run 2,700 to 3,300 square feet — four bedrooms, three baths, a main-floor office that actually works as a workspace, and finishes that reflect the price point. Covered outdoor living spaces are common. Garages fit three cars or two with real storage room. Primary suites feel like a retreat. Some homes in this range back to the golf course or open space, which changes the entire feel of the lot even at similar square footage.

$950,000 – $1,200,000 At this level, you're getting everything the previous tier offers with meaningful steps up in lot size, ceiling height, exterior architecture, and finish quality. Homes run 3,200 to 3,800 square feet with more intentional layouts — butler's pantries, bonus rooms that function, three-car garages with finished floors, and primary bath configurations that would feel at home in a custom build. Golf course-facing lots become more common here, and the outdoor living spaces are designed rather than appended.

$1,200,000 and above Executive new construction in and around Camas Meadows at this price point delivers 4,000-plus square feet with custom-level finishes, five-bedroom configurations, four or more baths, and outdoor spaces that blur the line between yard and living room. These are homes built for buyers who've been specific about what they want and have the budget to insist on it. Views of the golf course, territorial sightlines, and premium lot positioning are standard expectations at this tier, not upgrades.

Median home price in Camas: The median in Camas sits in the $680,000 to $730,000 range, making it one of the higher-priced markets in Clark County — and one of the most consistently so. Camas Meadows new construction skews above that median given the golf course location and neighborhood character, but the premium is backed by real fundamentals: school district, community quality, and long-term demand.

What About Renting in This Area?

Rental inventory in Camas is genuinely limited, which is not a complaint from current residents — it's a signal that people who get here tend to stay. When rentals do surface in and around Camas Meadows, here's a realistic picture:

Single-family homes in Camas typically rent between $2,600 and $3,800 per month depending on size, condition, and proximity to the golf course or downtown. A 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in good shape lands around $2,600 to $3,000. A newer four-bedroom with updated finishes will push into the $3,200 to $3,800 range without much resistance. Attached townhomes and smaller units — where they exist — tend to start around $2,200 to $2,500.

Vacancy rates are low. Well-priced rentals in this zip code often lease before they hit the major platforms through word of mouth or off-market landlord networks. If you're relocating to the area and planning to rent while you get oriented, build in a longer runway than you think you need and be ready to move when something good comes available.

Things to Do in and Around Camas Meadows

Living in Camas Meadows means you're embedded in one of the most activity-rich residential communities in Clark County. The lifestyle here is genuinely good — and not in the vague real estate brochure sense.

Camas Meadows Golf Course is the obvious anchor. It's a well-maintained public course with legitimate challenge, a comfortable pace, and views of Mount Hood on clear days that never get old. It draws regulars from across Clark County, not just the immediate neighborhood. Weekend tee times are in demand — locals know to book ahead.

Lacamas Lake Regional Park is minutes away and one of the most underrated outdoor assets in the entire Pacific Northwest. Over 300 acres of trails, an 825-acre lake, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and some of the best loop hikes in Clark County. On warm weekends, get there early — locals figured out a long time ago that this place is worth protecting before the parking lot fills.

The Lacamas Heritage Trail runs through the heart of Camas and connects the lake system, open fields, and wooded corridors. It's the everyday outdoor infrastructure — used by walkers, runners, cyclists, and families on weekend mornings — and it makes Camas Meadows feel connected to the land rather than just paved over it.

Downtown Camas is a short drive and a legitimate destination in its own right. A functional Main Street with independent boutiques, galleries, wine bars, and restaurants that draw people from across the metro. It's the kind of downtown that other Clark County cities are still trying to build.

Camas Days is the community's signature annual festival — a multi-day summer event that fills downtown and reflects how tight-knit this community actually is. If you want to know whether you'll fit in somewhere, watch how they throw a party.

The Columbia River Gorge is 30 to 40 minutes east — world-class hiking on both sides of the river, windsurfing and kiteboarding at Hood River, waterfall trails on the Oregon side, and some of the most dramatic scenery in the continental United States as your weekend backdrop.

Portland is across the bridge for concerts, professional sports, destination dining, and anything else a city of that size delivers. You're close enough to enjoy it. You're far enough away to not deal with it daily unless you choose to.

Where to Eat

Camas punches well above its weight for a city of its size, and the dining scene around Camas Meadows reflects the income and taste level of the surrounding community.

Amaro's Table is the local fine dining anchor — Italian-leaning with a thoughtful wine program and a kitchen that takes the work seriously. It's a reservation restaurant. Don't show up expecting a table on a Friday without one.

MacKenzie Taphouse and Grill delivers a solid craft beer selection and a menu that works whether you're grabbing lunch after a round or sitting on the patio for a relaxed Saturday afternoon. Consistent, comfortable, local.

Puffin Cafe is a Camas institution — breakfast and lunch, no-frills execution, loyal regulars, and the kind of quality that earns a following without requiring a social media presence. It just works.

Gusto's Pizza handles the neighborhood pizza need well. Casual, reliable, kid-friendly, and popular with Camas families who've been going there long enough to have a usual order.

A Cup of Sunshine is the downtown coffee anchor — independent, warm, and well-used by residents who've made it part of their morning routine.

The honest caveat worth stating plainly: Camas is not a city where you can walk out your door and choose from thirty restaurants within five minutes. Part of what makes it appealing is also what keeps the dining footprint intentional. Portland is twenty-five minutes for anything more adventurous, and that proximity is built into how most Camas Meadows residents think about their week.

Who Buys in Camas Meadows?

After nearly three decades working this market, the Camas Meadows buyer profile is one of the most consistent I see. They've typically done real research — they know the school rankings, they've run the Oregon versus Washington tax comparison, and they've thought seriously about what they want their daily life to look like five years from now. They're often move-up buyers, relocators from California or the Seattle area, or dual-income households who want the best school district in Clark County without sacrificing proximity to Portland for work.

The golf course is a draw for some, but even for buyers who don't play, the open space, the mature landscaping, and the neighborhood character it creates matter. You don't have to be a golfer to benefit from living next to one.

And the Camas School District — genuinely one of the strongest in Washington — is a meaningful part of the equation for almost everyone who buys here. That's not marketing language. It's a documented, consistent, measurable advantage that shows up in both family satisfaction and long-term resale performance.

Thinking About a New Construction Home in Camas Meadows?

New construction inventory in this neighborhood moves fast, and builder contracts carry more nuance than most buyers realize going in. I've been working the Camas market for close to three decades, I know which builders are delivering consistently, and I'll give you a straight read on what's available, what's worth your time, and where the gaps in the typical new construction conversation tend to live.

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