Top Camas Venues

• Spaces for 24-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Museums
• 6 Total Spaces

World Forestry Center sits on a 5.5-acre forested campus in Portland's Washington Park, just ten minutes from downtown. Founded in 1966 with roots tracing back to the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition, the nonprofit has spent more than six decades connecting people with forests through its Discovery Museum and public programming, and its campus doubles as a setting for weddings, conferences, and celebrations. The venue offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces built from natural wood tones and stone, from Miller Hall, the largest and most versatile space, to the more intimate Cheatham Hall with its vaulted ceilings and custom glass art installation. The Central Plaza, a 10,000-square-foot open-air space surrounded by treetops, hosts weddings and festivals under a tent provided May through October, while the David Douglas Room and Mt. Hood Room suit smaller meetings and retreats. The Discovery Museum, with its flowing fountain and hands-on exhibits, offers an unconventional backdrop for after-hours receptions. Every rental includes access to World Forestry Center's approved caterer list, on-site staff support, and Wi-Fi, and the organization also offers a nonprofit venue grant program providing complimentary rentals to qualifying groups each year.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

With exceptional spaces, a dedicated catering staff and a focus on sustainable, Northwest cuisine, the Oregon Zoo is an unforgettable location for meetings, fundraisers, picnics and holiday parties. Our team recommends the best space for you based on your group size and availability, but seeing is believing! From the Sunset Room to the Amphitheater, we'll find the perfect spot for your event

• Spaces for 2,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Theater
• 1 space at this venue

Washington Park Amphitheater sits within Portland's International Rose Test Garden, part of the garden's original 1924 design by landscape architect Florence Holmes Gerke. Terraced, built-in seating rises around a central platform backed by a natural green hedge, and the amphitheater accommodates up to 2,000 guests, with amplified sound permitted on-site. The amphitheater is a longtime host for concerts, theater, and public performances, including Portland Parks & Recreation's Summer Free For All series and the annual Washington Park Summer Festival. Funding from the 2014 Parks Replacement Bond added an accessible route from the parking lot through the Rose Garden's main promenade to the top of the amphitheater, including pull-out viewing spots. As part of Washington Park, the amphitheater is reachable by TriMet MAX to the Washington Park stop, or by free shuttle from the parking lots near the Oregon Zoo.

• Spaces for 130-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

The Foundry at Oswego Pointe is a waterfront event venue on the Willamette River in Lake Oswego, Oregon, operated by Urban Venues. Its floor plan combines indoor and outdoor spaces designed for both ceremonies and receptions, including the Promenade, a circular hardwood deck built out over the river, the 3,200-square-foot Great Hall with vaulted ceilings and expansive river-facing windows, the Riverside Deck's hardwood and ironwork balcony, and the Garden Patio with its adjacent Riverfront Amphitheater. Every rental includes ten hours of building access and full private use of the Riverside Deck, the Promenade, and the Great Hall, with only one event booked per day. Wedding parties have access to private suites, and the venue provides black Chiavari chairs along with a large inventory of tables. The space is ADA accessible and can be configured to fit a range of event layouts. Catering is handled by Pearl Catering, a Portland-based partner that offers menu planning, bar service, and rental coordination using local ingredients sourced from just across the river.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Cathedral Park Amphitheater sits along N Pittsburg Avenue in Portland's St. Johns neighborhood, directly beneath the St. Johns Bridge, the city's only steel suspension bridge. The bridge's soaring concrete arches, which give the park its cathedral-like name, form a natural backdrop for the amphitheater's stage and grass seating area. The amphitheater accommodates up to 500 guests and is available for both wedding ceremonies and receptions through a Portland Parks & Recreation permit. Food and beverages are permitted with the proper reservation, and a noise variance can be arranged for a band, DJ, or amplified sound. The site carries historical significance as one of the region's believed Lewis and Clark landing areas, and it sits within Cathedral Park, a 21.85-acre riverfront park with paved paths, a boat dock, and views of the Willamette River. A Z50 key and key deposit are required to access electricity at the amphitheater, and the space is not ADA accessible.

• Spaces for 200-500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 space at this venue

Tucked into the rural Lucia Valley of southwest Washington, less than an hour north of Portland, The Pomeroy Farm pairs a working farm's history with a private, secluded setting for weddings and events. A historic log house, barn, and blacksmith shop sit alongside expansive, well-maintained grounds and gardens, giving couples what the farm describes as a "blank canvas" that suits everything from rustic to elegant celebrations. Weddings are hosted in the farm's covered, open-air pavilion, a 4,000-square-foot space rented for 12 hours plus an additional hour for clean-up. Couples bring in their own caterer and vendors, and the farm is offered as event dates from June through September, with other private events considered case by case. Beyond the pavilion, the property offers a bridal parlor, a gentlemen's quarters, and a range of photo backdrops, including the historic barn, a gazebo, and a tree-lined hillside. Neighboring Pomeroy Cellars extends wine club pricing to Pomeroy Farm wedding clients and offers overnight accommodations at its four-bedroom inn.

• Spaces for 40-120 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Rivershore Bar & Grill sits directly along the river in Oregon City, at the historic endpoint of the Oregon Trail, with water views that draw guests to its outdoor deck during the warmer months. The dining room and bar serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a menu built around house-made beer-battered halibut and chips, clam chowder, steaks, and a signature hamburger, alongside sourdough bread baked fresh daily and a full bar program. The restaurant hosts private events in its banquet room, which accommodates up to 100 guests, as well as on a newly renovated outdoor patio with parasol seating for up to 40 — a setting well suited to weddings, birthday parties, reunions, and corporate functions. A dedicated banquet coordinator works with hosts on details like custom menu cards and banquet drink offerings, and separate checks are available on request. Rivershore Bar & Grill has received OpenTable Diners' Choice Awards each year from 2019 through 2025.

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Since 2001, Abernethy Center has grown from the restored historic Oregon City Post Office into a full-service wedding and event venue rooted in historic downtown Oregon City, about 20 minutes from downtown Portland. The venue expanded in stages over two decades, adding the Abernethy Ballroom in 2001, Abigail's Garden in 2004, the Veiled Garden in 2007, and the Abernethy Chapel in 2012. Couples can choose from three connected venue options on the same property: Abigail's Garden, a private willow tree ceremony site paired with an elegant white reception tent; the Chapel & Ballroom, a historic-inspired chapel for ceremonies alongside a chandelier-lit ballroom for receptions; and the Veiled Garden & Ballroom, which pairs evergreen views and a waterfall backdrop with indoor and outdoor ceremony options and a ballroom reception space. Each can host up to 250 guests, and since the ceremony and reception spaces sit on one property, couples and their guests don't need to travel between locations. Abernethy Center operates as an all-inclusive venue, with an in-house catering and bar team, dedicated event specialists and event managers, on-site complimentary parking, getting-ready suites for wedding parties, and ADA-accessible spaces throughout.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Parks

Eagle Fern Park sits along Eagle Creek amid old growth forest in Eagle Creek, Oregon, offering a natural, wooded setting for gatherings. The park's four picnic areas range from intimate sites to a large sheltered space accommodating up to 250 guests, making it suited to everything from small family gatherings to larger celebrations, including weddings held in its reservable facilities. Guests booking a picnic area also have access to a softball field, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits, along with 4 miles of hiking trails and fishing along Eagle Creek. Sheltered areas are available for reservation May through September, with one sheltered area reservable year-round.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Venue Two Eleven occupies the third floor of the Museum of the Oregon Territory in Oregon City, overlooking the historic Willamette Falls and the Willamette River. The space is bright and open, with natural light and a flexible layout that suits a range of gatherings, from intimate celebrations and receptions to workshops and meetings. Managed by Portland Catering Company, Venue Two Eleven pairs its elevated, view-driven setting with planning support and design expertise for each event, blending the charm of local history with a scenic backdrop.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Sunset Fire Hall is a two-story community venue operated by the City of West Linn Parks & Recreation Department at 2215 Long Street. The facility accommodates up to 100 guests, making it well suited for group meetings, family gatherings, and private parties. The upper level holds a wood-floor ballroom measuring 38 by 49 feet with a 13-foot 5-inch peaked ceiling, plus a small stage sized 9 by 14 feet — a setup that lends itself to dancing and presentations alike. The lower level offers a 23-by-35-foot laminate-tile room with a 9-foot ceiling, along with a kitchen for food service. Rentals include folding chairs, ten 6-foot round tables, five 6-foot rectangular tables, a piano, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. Availability can be checked online, and completed rental applications are accepted by mail, in person, or by email through the Parks & Recreation Department.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Nordic Northwest is a cultural center in Portland, Oregon, built around its mission of sharing Nordic culture with the Pacific Northwest community. Its home, Nordia House, sits amid wooded grounds and reflects contemporary Nordic design, with natural materials and floor-to-ceiling windows that open views onto the surrounding landscape. The building's event spaces range from the Great Hall, a 3,000-square-foot open floor plan accommodating up to 180 guests for weddings, galas, and corporate gatherings, to the more intimate Exhibit Hall and MLC Conference Room for receptions and meetings. During the summer months, three outdoor patios and an adjoining one-acre lawn extend the space further, and the adjacent Woodland Meadow and Nordia House Great Lawn offer outdoor rental options for larger gatherings. Beyond event rentals, Nordic Northwest houses Fogelbo, one of the country's largest private collections of Swedish art and antiques, and Broder Söder, an in-house Nordic café serving brunch, lunch, and cocktails. The organization also hosts ongoing workshops, exhibitions, and festivals celebrating Nordic languages and culture.

• Spaces for 20-125 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Event Space
• 5 Total Spaces

Ainsworth House & Gardens is a historic wedding and event venue in Oregon City, Oregon, set on more than two acres of cultivated gardens surrounding the 1851 Captain John C. Ainsworth mansion. Built eight years before Oregon achieved statehood and commissioned by steamboat pioneer Captain John C. Ainsworth, the mansion is recognized as one of Oregon's best examples of Greek Revival temple-form architecture and is listed on both the National Registry of Historic Buildings and Oregon's Historical Site Registry. The property offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions, including the Pine Tree Garden, centered on a Ponderosa Pine tree over 200 years old, the Front Lawn with its historic brick pathway, the wooded Grove, the indoor Fireside Room, and a 3,000-square-foot Reception Facility with large windows, skylights, and French doors that keep celebrations going regardless of weather. The grounds and main house accommodate up to 125 guests. Rentals include seven hours of exclusive property use, a day-of wedding coordinator, tables, chairs, and linens, one rehearsal hour, and complimentary parking and WiFi. Two changing rooms, the Garden Suite and Captain's Parlor, are available for wedding parties. The venue has been recognized with The Knot's Best of Weddings Hall of Fame and Best of Weddings honors, WeddingWire's Couples' Choice Award, and recognition from Here Comes the Guide.

• Spaces for 200 Guests