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About Our Campus

Our campus is well known for its beauty. Its woods, carefully tended gardens, and mix of historical and contemporary Northwest art and architecture make it a unique and distinctive location. It is also a fun and lively hub of activity for most of the year, with amenities and resources to fit your group’s needs whenever your event takes place.

Learn a bit about Lewis & Clark College in this video, produced by Remy Neymarc ’12.

Campus Activities and Events

While you are on our campus, consider attending one of the outstanding academic and cultural events featuring our own faculty and students and leaders from around the world. The Hoffman Gallery (open September through May) is also an engaging place to visit, emphasizing work at the forefront of the contemporary tradition: challenging, provocative, and international in scope.

You can also spend time appreciating the natural beauty of our surroundings. Our wooded trails, and guided tree walk provide a chance to get out and explore, as does nearby Tryon Creek State Park.

Campus Amenities and Resources

Dining

Our campus has several dining halls and cafes operated by Bon Appétit for campus guests looking for a snack or meal. Bon Appétit also offers catering options for events held on campus.

Security

The Office of Campus Safety patrols campus regularly and runs two 24-hour phone lines: one for emergencies (503-768-7777) and one for nonemergency business (503-768-7855). For those staying on campus (available for summer camps and conferences), a swipe-card access system provides optimal security in all of our residence halls and apartment buildings.

Athletic Facilities

Our campus is equipped with basketball courts, tennis courts, a gymnasium, and a fitness center. Please contact our office for information on the availability of these resources during your group’s time on campus.

Method of Payment

Most campus services take credit cards.

Nearby Attractions

Oregon coast - 84 miles
Mount Hood - 57 miles
Multnomah Falls - 36 miles
Forest Park - 16 miles
Washington Park - 8 miles
Includes the Oregon Zoo, Hoyt Arboretum, Japanese Gardens, and International Rose Test Garden

Nearby Cities

Salem, Oregon - 42 miles
Vancouver, Washington - 14 miles
Hood River, Oregon - 67 miles
Cannon Beach, Oregon (Oregon coast) - 84 miles
Bend, Oregon - 171 miles
Seattle, Washington - 179 miles