Lucerne Campground
Day use only. Overnight camping is prohibited. A Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit is required from May 1 through October 31 ($10/day or $75/season).
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:21PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...Hot temperatures with daytime highs in the mid 90s to near 100 degrees Tuesday and upper 90s to low 100s Wednesday and Thursday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday will likely be the hottest day with widespread moderate and major HeatRisk. Moderate and locally major HeatRisk continue into Thursday. Limited overnight relief expected across the lower elevations Wednesday and Thursday mornings with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Smoke from area wildfires may end up affecting how hot high temperatures get.
About
Lucerne Campground is a boat-in day-use area located approximately 40 miles up Lake Chelan from the town of Chelan, accessible only by boat or the Lady of the Lake ferry service. Despite being named a "campground," overnight camping is prohibited at this site. The facility sits on the south shore adjacent to a Forest Service Guard Station. The site features a dock and boat basin capable of accommodating eleven boats, making it a popular stopping point for boaters exploring Lake Chelan. A vault toilet is available, though potable water is not provided. A quarter-mile trail connects Lucerne to nearby Refrigerator Harbor Campground and provides access to the road leading to Holden Village. Day use requires a Lake Chelan Federal Dock Site Permit from May 1 through October 31, costing $10 per day or $75 for the season. The site is popular for swimming, boating, and day hiking.
Directions
From Chelan, boat approximately 40 miles to Lucerne Landing on the south shore adjacent to the Forest Service Guard Station. There are no roads connecting Chelan to Lucerne. Alternatively, from Chelan travel south on Highway 97 Alternate for 3 miles, turn right onto Southshore Road and continue approximately 17 miles to Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park. From there, boat up lake approximately 25 miles to Lucerne. The Lady of the Lake ferry provides passenger service from Chelan with a stop at Lucerne.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (509) 664-9200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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