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Description

Lacamas Creek is a short, infrequently run whitewater creek in Camas, WA, offering a quick but engaging descent when flows are right. The run features a clean, medium-sized waterfall followed by a long, fast slide that requires solid boat control. It's set in a forested canyon and best suited for experienced paddlers looking for a short, technical challenge. There is no dedicated gauge for Lacamas Creek, so paddlers rely on local conditions to judge flow. The creek is rain-fed and responds quickly to storms. A key indicator is the status of the upstream reservoir—when it's full and there's ongoing rainfall, excess water spills into the creek, creating reliably runnable conditions on high-water days. Checking nearby rainfall totals and doing a visual scout at the take-out can also help determine whether the creek is in. Put in Parking lot: Lacamas Park (45°36'13.4'N 122°24'24.9'W) Take out Parking lot: Lacamas Creek Trailhead (45°35'20.9'N 122°23'29.9'W)