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Camas Prairie
Wasco County, Oregon
Mt. Hood National Forest
Fees: none
Activity: hiking/wading
Elevation: 3150'-3250'
Current status (as of 1/21/25): not blooming
Notes: This mid-elevation wetland (it's not a "prairie") is a good place to see weird bog plants like sundew, bladderwort, and wild cranberries. Prepare for ankle-deep to knee-deep water.
Peak wildflower bloom at Camas Prairie is typically from late May through June into late July, but there may be some flowers blooming from early May until early August.*
Typical year: 
Featured plants: Drosera, Eriophorum, Gentiana sceptrum, Utricularia, Vaccinium oxycoccos
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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.
