Cave-In-Rock Ferry

07/01/2026

🚨 NOTICE TO CAVE IN ROCK FERRY USERS 🚨

Effective Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Cave In Rock Ferry will be closed.

The current ferry operating contract expires on June 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. As a result, ferry operations will be suspended indefinitely beginning July 1.

At this time, no contract agreement has been reached, and the ferry will remain idle until a compromise can be reached and a new contract is finalized.

Updates regarding the status of ferry service will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.

Thank you for your continued support.

06/22/2026

🚨 ATTN FERRY USERS 🚨

The Cave-In-Rock Ferry has resolved the temporary staffing issue that prompted a shortened operating schedule. As a result, the ferry will resume its normal operating hours beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with service starting at 6:00 a.m.

Operating Hours
🕕 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM Daily

Last Runs
• From the Illinois side: 9:40 PM
• From the Kentucky side: 9:50 PM

Thank you for your patience and continued support. We look forward to serving you during our regular operating schedule.

🚢 Safe travels!

06/19/2026

ATTENTION FERRY USERS

Beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, through Monday, June 29, 2026, the Cave-In-Rock Ferry will operate on a temporary 8-hour schedule.

Temporary Operating Hours:
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Daily

Last Run Times:
• From the Illinois side: 1:40 PM
• From the Kentucky side: 1:50 PM

Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Operating Hours:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Last Run Times:
• From the Illinois side: 9:40 PM
• From the Kentucky side: 9:50 PM

Please plan your travel accordingly during this time period. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you for choosing the Cave-In-Rock Ferry.

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05/04/2026

UPDATE...BACK OPEN

5/4/26 @ 5:00 PM

FERRY IS OPEN

🚨🚨ATTENTION🚨🚨

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm.

The Cave In Rock Ferry has CLOSED due to high west winds causing rough river conditions to operate safely. We will update this page when we can. Thank you.

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03/31/2026

*****UPDATE****
Tuesday 3/31/26 @ 5:45 pm

The Ferry is OPEN.

***ATTENTION***
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:20 am

The Cave-in-Rock Ferry has CLOSED due to high wind gusts. The high wind gusts are causing rough river conditions and making the conditions unsafe to operate. We will update this post when we are able to open again.