Welcome to Columbia County  

City of Portage Nestled in the northeastern hills of Columbia County, you can find a refreshing get-away from your hectic days in Cambria! Tarrant Lake provides year around enjoyment for those interested in some leisurely fishing, ice skating or watching the Canada Geese in the spring and fall! Tarrant Park offers a modern outdoor swimming pool, two lighted sand volleyball courts, a lighted softball diamond, a skateboard ramp, new playground equipment and shelters with tables. Cambria is located on the eastern edge of the area's Amish Community. Pride Originals, an Amish heritage handmade furniture manufacturer with showroom, is located downtown. A state snowmobile trail runs right through Cambria's downtown area. Whether you visit on a snowmobile or driving a car, truck or bike... we have friendly businesses waiting to serve you... four places downtown to stop and get food and drink, laundromat, beauty shop, book shop, car wash, convenience store with gas, diesel and homemade sausage shop. The 1st weekend in June features a street dance and softball tournament. Park Days is held the 1st weekend of each August.      If you need to catch-up on events or are interested in tracing your roots, our local library is conveniently located in our downtown and has Internet access, research and genealogical materials. For the sports-minded, our local high school offers sporting events featuring conference and state champion athletes and teams!