Wanna do something different?

How about a trip on the only remaining car ferry in Arkansas? Thats right, theres one left in the state. Peel's Ferry crosses Bull Shoals Lake where Hwy 125 was coverered by Bull Shoals Lake when it was created. Its a 45 min round trip and operates during daylight hours year round. The one way trip on the ferry takes about 22 minutes, if it wasnt there the trip around would take an hour and a half. Its a good cheap thrill, as a matter of fact its free. Free rides are hard to come by but we have one right here in good ole Arkansas.

When I took the ferry I didnt just get on and turn around and go back, although alot of that happens in the summer when the camp grounds are full. I went on into Missouri and transitioned from the Arkansas Ozarks to the Missouri Ozarks. The state line is a short distance up the road after disembarking from the ferry. I've been across the ferry a couple of times and its worth the ride, even if only to say you've done it before its gone.

Waiting on the ferry.


Sharing a ride with Cedar Logs.


The Captains house.


The loading dock can be seen on the shore.


I took this pic while waiting on the Ferry, you can see it in the distance.


If you want to try it out go North to Bull Shoals. If you come North from Yellville, take Hwy 14 to 125 then on to the ferry. You can kill two birds with one stone on a trip like that. You get the ride North on Hwy 14 and the ferry ride. Hwy 14 is one of the most beautiful and exciting rides in Arkansas. I've ridden most of 14 and it is definitely one road in Arkansas you dont want to miss out on.