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Merry Point Ferry Crossing
- Date Reported: Jan 1, 2018
- Reporter:
- Source: Waterway Guide Staff
- Description:
Hours of Operation
- Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- No Sunday or Monday service
Please note:
This ferry has one operator. The ferry ceases operation for 30 minutes at midday for the operator lunch break. Precise times may vary, depending on demand for ferry service.
Ferry service may also be affected by wind, weather and tides. Signs leading to the ferry entrance communicate its operational status. Ferry service may also be briefly halted so the ferry operator can change information posted on these signs.
Note: This is a cable ferry and while underway the cable is approximately 3 feet under water. Do not transit until the ferry has docked and the cable sinks to the river bottom.
- Lat / Lon: N 37° 42.762' / W 076° 29.481'
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