Last Updated: Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 (10:37 PM)
Lake Luzerne, a Scenic Town in Upstate NY & the Adirondacks
Come to Lake Luzerne to enjoy a confluence of waters. Here, the Hudson River squeezes into a narrow gorge, tumbling over the dramatic Rockwell Falls. Water from the Great Sacandaga Reservoir joins the river in a flurry of white water. Further downstream, the river widens into “The Bay,” a stretch of water broad enough for water skiing. For those who seek quiet water, a chain of four beautiful lakes offer fishing, camping and boating with two public swimming beaches on Lake Luzerne itself.
Lake Luzerne has catered to visitors since President Grant came here for rest and recreation after the Civil War. The grand old hotels of that day have given way to modern inns and restaurants, while new tennis and basketball courts, a miniature golf course, and three local history museums, along with summer concerts and craft shows, offer a variety of family fun. Two riverside parks also flank the downtown area.
Lake Luzerne is the home of a worldwide renowned music camp. In winter, snowmobilers can ride over 200 miles of forest trails. Signs for the “Dude Ranch Trail” hearken back to the days after World War II, when the old logging camps found new life as Dude Ranches. The Rodeo is still going strong after more than 60 years and several stables along Route 9N still offer horseback riding.
A special thanks to Bob English & Luzerne Productions for this amazing video about our community! Click here to visit Luzerne Productions’ website to learn more about the services they offer.
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Lake Luzerne Town Hall Complex’s Hours of Operation
539 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 – Building is Open from 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Department | Days of the Week | Hours [EST] | Notes | Phone Number |
Town Assessor | Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays | 8:30 AM-3 PM | Closed on Wednesdays | (518) 696-2711, ext. 5 |
Town Clerk | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays | 9 AM-4 PM | (518) 696-2711, ext. 1 | |
Justice Court | Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays | 9 AM-2/3 PM | 9 AM-2 PM Mondays & Tuesdays, 9 AM-3 PM on Wednesdays, + Closed on Thursdays & Fridays | See Town Justices & Town Court Page |
Zoning Enforcement | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays | 8:30/9 AM-4 PM | 8:30 AM-4 PM Mondays thru Thursdays + 9 AM-4 PM on Fridays | (518) 696-2711, ext. 4 |
The Town of Lake Luzerne Zoning Board of Appeals is accepting letters of interest to serve as an alternate member. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Please submit your letter of interest to the Town Clerk’s Office, PO Box 370, Lake Luzerne NY 12846 by September 15th.
STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPRTOLLER
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF LAKE LUZERNE FOR THE PERIOD
BEGINNING ON 1-1-2020 AND ENDING ON 3-1-2022 HAVE BEEN EXAMINED BY THE OFFICE OF THE STATE
COMPTROLLER AND THAT THE REPORT OF THE EXAMINATION PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE STATE
COMPTROLLER HAS BEEN FILED IN MY OFFICE WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE AS A PUBLIC RECORD FOR
INSPECTION BY ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. PURSUANT TO SECTION THIRTY–FIVE OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LAKE LUZERNE MAY, IN ITS DISCRETION, PREPARE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE REPORT OF THE EXAMINATION PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF
THE STATE COMPTROLLER AND FILE ANY SUCH RESPONSE IN MY OFFICE AS A PUBLIC RECORD FOR
INSPECTION BY ALL INTERESTED PERSONS NOT LATER THAN OCTOBER 18, 2023.
CYNTHIA SHERWOOD, TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF LAKE LUZERNE
>> Click Here for the Final Revised Town Comprehensive Plan PDF <<
The Short-Term Rental Application is Available for Pick-up in the Zoning Enforcement Office during Office Hours, as well as Electronically via Email.
>> Click Here for the Proclamation in Appreciation PDF <<
HHHN Mobile Health Unit in Lake Luzerne—Walk ins Welcome!
Hudson Headwaters Mobile Health offers primary care, pediatric and adolescent medicine and gynecology. Mobile Health can supplement your primary care needs or be used as your primary care provider. All are welcome here, regardless of your insurance or ability to pay.
Hudson Headwaters Mobile Health Unit is available the 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month at 539 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY (also available on the 5th Thursday of the month, when applicable).
Call (518) 623-0871 to establish as a patient/make an appointment.
Announcements
LAKE LUZERNE’S ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT AVAILABLE | Click Here to View Lake Luzerne’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2022.
LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2023 | Click Here to View Local Law No. 1 0f 2023, a Local Law Regulating Short-Term Rentals in the Town of Lake Luzerne.
EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL CONTROL | Click here for more details on Eurasian Watermilfoil Control.
LAKE LUZERNE ASSOCIATION’S MILFOIL NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE | Click here to view the Lake Luzerne Association’s Milfoil Newsletter.
LAKE LUZERNE’S 2021 AQUATIC VEGETATION REPORT AVAILABLE | Click here to view the report on Lake Luzerne’s Aquatic Vegetation.
LIMITED AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS AVAILABLE | The Town of Lake Luzerne has a LIMITED number of at-home COVID-19 tests available. These can be found at the Town Clerk’s office.
STREET LIGHTS | In an effort to keep all street lights working, we are asking that if you see a light that is not on, please get the numbers off the pole and call the Town Hall with the numbers and location, so a repair request can be made to National Grid. The number to call is (518) 696-2711, ext 2.
>> Click Here to Call the Zoning Office <<
>> Click Here to Email the Zoning Office <<
ZONING ENFORCEMENT, KAREN PUTNEY | Zoning Office hours will be Monday thru Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Fridays, 9 am-4 pm). Call 518-696-2711, ext. 4 and leave a message, or email Karen at [email protected].
2023 Assessment Statistics
- Lake Luzerne has 2,991 parcels with a taxable town value of $435,651,088
- 2023 Level of Assessment: 74%
The current Assessment Roll may be inspected at the Assessor’s Office in the Town Center at 539 Lake Avenue, or on the Warren County website at www.warrencountyny.gov/rp/rolls.
Please Note: Our office needs to keep mailing addresses up to date. Please advise when changed.