'People Are Scared': Concerns Raised over New City-Wide Camping Ban in Camas

'People are scared': Concerns raised over new city-wide camping ban in Camas

CAMAS, Wash. (KOIN) — Public camping in tents, RVs or otherwise will no longer be allowed within Camas City limits, after members of the city council unanimously voted to pass a new ordinance Monday. In 2022, the city banned camping near rivers, parks and other public spaces. However, this new ordinance widens that scope to outlaw camping on all public spaces. The move was made possible in light of the July 2024 Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pa…

Camas bans camping on public property

The Camas City Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning camping on public property, following a Supreme Court ruling that allows such laws. Police stress the focus is on ending illegal activity while still offering resources.