Current Scams affecting Camas County Citizens
1) Ticket violation / DMV fees. “These messages often claim that a traffic citation must be paid online or that a vehicle registration is overdue. They are fraudulent and not connected to ITD or any official DMV services.” Please see the ITD website for more information or call the Courthouse.
2) Jury Duty scams. “In various parts of the United States, citizens are being targeted by phone calls and emails threatening them with prosecution for failing to comply with jury service. Individuals are pressured to provide confidential data, potentially leading to identity theft and fraud.” Please see the US Courts or Ada County website or call the Courthouse for more information.
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.