Camas Potholes
The Camas Potholes (in Camas, Washington) is a popular place to jump from moderately high cliffs into the waters below. On a hot, weekend day, the potholes attract people of all ages. The Camas Potholes can be accessed via a trail from Lacamas Park.
Lacamas Park is an especially popular destination in the Camas/Washougal area. The Potholes are featured by the Clark County Parks Department in their description of the park.[1]
The potholes have been included in several write-ups on the internet[2] and are a popular focus of photographers.
The unusual water flow, drainage from an outlet dam of Lacamas Lake, has carved many "pot holes" in the rock underneath Lacamas Creek. The potholes range in size from approximately 3–10 feet wide and 3–13 feet deep.
Although a popular summer destination for locals, there have been many injuries involving The Camas Potholes. Head injuries have been sustained from jumping from high points, and there have even been deaths resulting from falls and/or drowning.[3]
References[]
- ^ Johnson, Greg. "Exploring scenic Lacamas Park trails". City of Vancouver Washington. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ "Lacamas PARK 06/05/04". Dotti's Weight Loss Zone. 2004-06-05. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ^ Moyer, Kelly (2018-07-26). "Fatality highlights hazards at 'potholes'". Camas-Washougal Post-Record. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
Coordinates: 45°35′54″N 122°24′07″W / 45.59833°N 122.40194°W
- Geography of Washington (state)
- Geography of Clark County, Washington
- Protected areas of Clark County, Washington
- Camas, Washington