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A morning in Camas: views, trails, and new builds

What makes this hillside town the most sought-after luxury address east of the river — and why buyers keep choosing it.

Start on the ridgeline with coffee and a territorial view, walk the trails around Lacamas Lake, and end downtown among the shops on Northeast Fourth. In a single morning, Camas explains its own appeal.

Why it holds value

Top-rated schools, polished newer neighborhoods, custom construction, and genuine walkability combine into demand that has proven remarkably durable. Well-finished view homes here rarely sit.

Camas rewards patience. The best homes trade quietly, often before they list.

If you’re buying here

Be ready to move on the right home, and lean on local relationships for coming-soon inventory. The difference between watching Camas and living in it is usually preparation.

Oksana Berezhnoy

Oksana Berezhnoy

Luxury real estate advisor, Vancouver WA · Fifteen years across Clark County’s finest homes.

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