Lucerne, Washington facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lucerne, Washington
Unincorporated community
Campsite at Lucerne
Lucerne, Washington Location in Washington (state)
Country	United States
State	Washington
County	Chelan
Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	98816
Area code(s)	509
GNIS feature ID	1522558

Lucerne is a small, quiet place in Chelan County, Washington, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings in a specific area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Lucerne has its own special mail code, which is 98816.

A Glimpse into Lucerne's Past

Lucerne has a bit of history! A long time ago, from 1909 to 1930, it even had its own post office. This shows that people lived and worked there. The community got its name from Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. An early settler, who came from Switzerland, named this place after their beautiful home lake.

Exploring Lucerne's Location

Lucerne is nestled right along the shore of Lake Chelan. This beautiful lake is a popular spot in Washington. Lucerne is located where a stream called Railroad Creek flows into the lake. The area is about 1,109 feet (or 338 meters) above sea level.

Mountains and Nature Around Lucerne

The land around Lucerne is very rugged and mountainous. There are steep slopes that rise high above the lake, reaching over 4,000 feet (about 1,200 meters). Lucerne is also part of the Wenatchee National Forest. This means it's surrounded by lots of trees and nature.

Camping and Getting Around

If you love camping, Lucerne has two special campgrounds. These are run by the U.S. Forest Service. You can only reach them by boat! That's because there are no roads leading directly into Lucerne. To get there, you need to take a commercial ferry. This ferry connects Lucerne with Stehekin at the northern end of Lake Chelan and the city of Chelan at the southern end. It's a unique way to travel!