[2] Today, Namanu covers more than 552 acres (2.23 km2), and is located near the Bull Run Watershed in Sandy, Oregon.

During World War II, while Namanu was a girls-only camp, and while local women often worked in shipbuilding, many T2 tankers were made in nearby Portland.

[5] architect Pietro Belluschi designed four of the buildings at the camp, including Uncle Toby’s Story House.

[1][6] The Portland Metro Council also operated Camp Kwoneesum northeast of Washougal, Washington.

[citation needed] Camp Namanu also hosts private rentals, weddings and retreats.