Thanks to the WWRP and the City of Camas, Green Mountain is ready for its next chapter.
Using a WWRP Trails grant, the City acquired 55 acres of forested uplands in the Green Mountain area of Clark County in 2021. But this acquisition is just the beginning. The City plans to transform the area into a vibrant recreation destination and a community gathering place in the years ahead – a vision made possible by this initial WWRP investment.
Green Mountain – An Investment for the Future
With support from the WWRP, the City of Camas secured approximately 55 acres of forested uplands as part of a larger 115-acre preservation effort that protects the top of Green Mountain and surrounding forest from residential development.
Originally approved for 159 housing lots, the property will now remain open and accessible to the public. The community will gain future trailheads, picnic facilities, scenic viewpoints, and trail connections – including linkages to the beloved Lacamas Lake trail system.
The primary recreation opportunities supported by this grant are passive recreation and non-motorized trail use, ensuring that hikers, walkers, runners, climbers, mountain bikers, and nature lovers can experience the forested landscape for generations to come.
Green Mountain has long been identified as a critical link in the region’s network of open spaces. Its protection strengthens connections between existing public lands owned by the city, county, school district, and state, and supports the broader recreation corridor surrounding Lacamas Lake. By securing this land, the City of Camas preserved significant green space while laying the groundwork for an expanded regional trail network.
What Are WWRP Trails Grants?
WWRP Trails grants help communities fund the creation and improvement of trails for walking, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. These investments make communities more livable, connect regional trail systems, and open up beautiful outdoor spaces for people to enjoy.
WWRP is the largest source of trail funding in Washington State. Projects like Green Mountain – that help turn long-standing community visions into lasting public benefits – show why that investment matters.