Early Voting now available at the Camas County Courthouse. Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-5pm. Please bring a valid Idaho Driver’s License or State ID. Sample ballots are available on the Elections page.
Road and Bridge is hiring! We are looking for a full-time Driver/Equipment Operator, a full-time Mechanic/Operator and a full-time Mechanic/Operator apprentice. Please see the Job Opportunities page for job descriptions and an application. Applications are also available at the Courthouse.
Camas County, established in 1917, is named after the camas root, a lily-like plant with an edible bulb that was a vital food source for Native American tribes, particularly the Shoshone and Paiute. The name “Camas” was chosen to honor this historical connection to the land’s natural resources.
Today, Camas County remains primarily agricultural, with farming and ranching as its main economic activities. The county also features the Soldier Mountain ski area, which opened in 1948, attracting visitors to the Soldier Mountains. The county seat, Fairfield, continues to be known for its rural charm and natural beauty, including its proximity to the Sawtooth National Forest.