ABOUT CAMP ANGELOS
Just 30 minutes from Portland, Camp Angelos is 75 acres of forest, trails, open space, and riverfront in Corbett, Oregon. For nearly 50 years, it has been a place where kids can get outdoors, communities can come together, and memories are made.
Our Story
Camp Angelos was founded in 1977, but the story of how it all began is one that has been passed down through the years.
As the story goes, Gus Kriara and Dr. William “Doc” Angelos were fishing along the Sandy River when they came across a For Sale sign on the property. They saw the potential for something special, a place where kids could get outside, learn to fish, experience nature, and simply have the chance to be kids.
Gus Kriara played an important role in establishing the American Hellenic Educational Center and Camp Angelos in 1977. Gus went on to dedicate much of his life to the camp, contributing his leadership, vision, and more than 60,000 hours of volunteer time.
Doc Angelos later became another driving force behind the camp, giving generously of his time, leadership, and financial support. His commitment was instrumental in the major development of the property beginning in 1989.
Their legacy is still very much a part of Camp Angelos today.
Camp Angelos Today
Today, Camp Angelos welcomes thousands of guests each year while continuing its commitment to giving kids opportunities to learn, explore, and experience the outdoors.
We are proud to serve as a Multnomah Education Service District (M.E.S.D) Outdoor School each spring and fall, where students trade their regular classrooms for forests, trails, wildlife, and hands-on learning.
Throughout the rest of the year, Camp Angelos welcomes youth camps, nonprofit organizations, retreats, training programs, weddings, family gatherings, fundraisers, and community events.
Camp Agape Kids ’N Cancer gives children with cancer and their families a place to get away, have fun, and spend time together. Shriners Children's programs and youth fishing organizations like NW Steelheaders have also brought generations of kids to Camp Angelos to enjoy the outdoors and experience fishing.
Team Rubicon, a nonprofit made up of veterans, first responders, and civilians, uses Camp Angelos for training, team building, conferences, and service projects. Their teams prepare for disaster response work including debris removal, chainsaw operations, and heavy equipment operations.
We are also proud to be part of the Corbett community. Each year, the Corbett 4th of July Committee hosts the Corbett Fishing Derby at Camp Angelos, bringing local kids and families together for a free day of fishing and fun.
One of the things that makes Camp Angelos special is how many different people experience it. One week our cabins may be filled with Outdoor School students, the next with kids at summer camp, and another weekend families and friends may gather here to celebrate a wedding.
Our property includes cabins, a large lodge and commercial kitchen, outdoor gathering areas, hiking trails, playing fields, fishing ponds, and access to the Sandy River.
When you choose Camp Angelos for a wedding, retreat, company event, or other gathering, you're also supporting a nonprofit camp and helping us continue providing outdoor experiences and opportunities for youth.
Nearly 50 years later, Camp Angelos continues to be what its founders envisioned, a place for kids, families, and communities to experience the outdoors and make memories that last.
