Lucerne Campground
Open — Open for day use only. Overnight camping is prohibited. Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit required May 1 through October 31.
Flood Warning issued April 10 at 10:15PM PDT until April 13 at 4:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM PDT Friday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM PDT Friday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Lucerne Campground occupies a scenic location on the south shore of Lake Chelan, approximately 40 miles uplake from the town of Chelan. This remote, boat-access only site sits adjacent to a Forest Service Guard Station and serves as a day use area rather than an overnight camping destination. The facility provides a fixed dock and protected boat basin with capacity for eleven vessels, making it a popular stopping point for boaters exploring the upper reaches of Lake Chelan. The site is accessible only by boat, either via personal watercraft launched from locations like Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park (25 miles downlake) or Chelan, or via commercial ferry services such as the Lady of the Lake and Stehekin Ferry, which make scheduled stops at Lucerne. A quarter-mile trail connects the campground to Refrigerator Harbor and continues to the road leading to Holden Village, providing hiking opportunities for day visitors. While the site was historically used for overnight camping, it currently operates as a day use facility only, with overnight camping prohibited. Visitors will find vault toilets on-site, but no potable water is available. A Federal Dock Site Permit is required from May 1 through October 31 for all boats using the dock. The remote location and boat-only access create a peaceful atmosphere for day trips, with opportunities for swimming, hiking, and exploring the surrounding Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Directions
Boat-access only. From Chelan, boat approximately 40 miles uplake to Lucerne Landing on the south shore. Alternatively, from Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park (17 miles from Chelan via Highway 97 Alternate and Southshore Road), boat uplake approximately 25 miles. Commercial ferry service available via Lady of the Lake and Stehekin Ferry with stops at Lucerne.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 682-4900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Lucerne Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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