Green River Ferry
Centrally located auto ferry and boat launch on the Green River.
Plan Around Green River Ferry
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Green River Ferry Details
In addition to being a ferry crossing, Green River Ferry is the most central boat launch in the park, conveniently located just downstream from the visitor center along Green River Ferry Road. Visitors can use Green River Ferry to take out when they launch upstream at Dennison Ferry, or can put in at Green River Ferry and take out downstream at Houchins Ferry. Twenty-five miles of the Green River pass through Mammoth Cave National Park, offering incredible views of bluffs, trees, and wildlife. The Green River averages 200 feet wide and 10 feet deep (however some parts of the river can be much deeper). The river typically runs at five miles per hour, offering pleasant canoeing conditions without whitewater. During flood conditions water can travel much faster, however. Boaters should always be alert to hazards like submerged trees and rocks, drifting debris, and the park's ferries. Be sure to pick up a copy of the Backcountry Map & Guide at the Visitor Center before embarking on your trip. When river levels are at or exceed 10 feet, launching watercraft is strongly discouraged due to strong, swift-moving currents that pose a hazard to safety. Outfitters with permits to operate in the park are prohibited from renting or providing canoes during these times. To inquire about current river levels, call 270-758-2417.
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