Camas & Washougal: Two River Towns & Dougan Falls

5 hours · Scenic, outdoors, small-town

Across the Columbia in Washington, the sister towns of Camas and Washougal offer historic downtowns, a photogenic paper-mill backdrop, and — up the Washougal River — the dramatic swimming hole of Dougan Falls.

Map & Directions

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The Itinerary

Historic Downtown Camas

⏱ 1 hr 📍 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA

Boutique shops, cafes, and a classic main street

Camas-Washougal Riverfront Trail

⏱ 45 min 📍 SE 3rd Ave, Camas, WA

Paved trail along the Columbia with mountain views

Washougal Historic Main Street

⏱ 45 min 📍 Main St, Washougal, WA

Antiques, river access, and small-town charm

Dougan Falls

⏱ 1.5 hr 📍 Washougal River Rd, Washougal, WA

Swim, picnic, and jump at this popular river gorge

Tips

  • Dougan Falls is busy on hot summer weekends — arrive early
  • The river is cold and fast; swim at your own risk and watch the current
  • The Camas bakery (The Sugar & The Spice) is a local legend

Best For

River swimmers and small-town wanderers