Hickman, Ky.–The Dorena-Hickman Ferry plans to move to the fall service schedule starting Friday, October 15, 2021.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will continue make the first run from the Kentucky Landing at 7 a.m., each day. The first run from the Missouri Landing is at 7:30 a.m., each day. The ferry makes runs as-needed through the day based on traffic demand. On the fall schedule, the last run from the Kentucky Landing is at 5:15 p.m., and the last run from the Missouri Landing is scheduled at 5:30 p.m.
The ferry will remain on the fall service schedule through November 30.
Motorists may check on the ferry’s operating status or hours of operation by going to https://www.facebook.com/
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry connects KY 1354 at Hickman, Kentucky, with Missouri Route A and Route 77 near Dorena, Missouri.
In addition to providing a critical transportation link between Kentucky and Missouri for daily commuters and farmers, the ferry serves as a tourist attraction for the region and provides a convenient route between Southeast Missouri and the popular fishing and recreation areas around nearby Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Operates from the Hickman Landing with regular river crossings during daylight hours. Round trip passage for passenger vehicles is $14 with additional tolls for trucks, motor homes, and vehicles pulling trailers. There are discounts for vehicles making return crossings.
Missouri and Kentucky have the geographic distinction of being the only border states that are not directly connected by a road or bridge. The only direct route between the two states is the Dorena-Hickman Ferry.
The Dorena-Hickman Ferry operates at Mississippi River navigation mile point 922.0.