the Golden Eagle Ferry provides a quick escape to Illinois where an entirely different ferry gets a person to a slightly different part of Illinois; for the westward bound reverse that. like most ferries GEF suggests a somewhat shorter but infinitely more engaging commute to points of interest near and far. didn't see any gold or eagles but I'm mostly glad that I was here... -- I've been on dozens of ferries and any time I can put my car on a boat I'm all in; probably the closest I'll get to being on a pony on a boat out on the sea -- these ferries are supposed to save time getting to random THERE's from various HERE's but I've idled away so many hours finding and watching and waiting for the next boat that all I've really saved is my soul. pretty sure I got the better half on this. read more

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if you are going to cross the mighty Mississippi this is the way to go in the fall you may get to see an Eagle flying over head. A one way trip $9 you can't go wrong with the whole experience read more

Golden Eagle Ferry - Vehicle Shipping Near Me - Golden Eagle, Illinois

This ferry provides an inexpensive river crossing between north central St. Charles County and Calhoun County, IL. It's a link that saves a long drive to free bridges crossing the Mississippi River. It's also a unique experience kids and water rats of all ages will enjoy. read more

We took a day trip over to Grafton and took the Golden Eagle to the Brussels ferry to get there. The wait was minimal, the staff was friendly. We were on motorcycles and they told us where to park to avoid getting wet on deck. Nice! The ride was nice. The price was affordable. read more

Golden Eagle Ferry - Vehicle Shipping Near Me - Golden Eagle, Illinois

Definitely the best way to cross the Father of Waters, the Mississippi River ----- ----- July, 2022 Visit Our daughter discovered the band Greta Van Fleet early summer, 2022, and quickly found that they would be playing in Peoria, IL, and she recommended a road trip. We had a great time, thanks in part to the drive from St. Louis to Peoria, via Calhoun County and eastern Illinois, off-the-interstate... ... which started by taking I-370 to Elm St. up to Highway B left/west to Golden Eagle Ferry road (plenty of signs to guide you) This was the first time I have taken her on any of the local ferries in/around Calhoun County. The ferries are operated by IDoT / Illinois Department of Transportation, and are a lifeline for locals and us visitors. Sure anyone could consider replacing each of the ferries with a bridge... and, thankfully the ferries remain. 1. they bring you closer, physically, to the Mississippi River, with the ferry's deck being about five feet (or less? above the top of the water) 2. They are the only way anyone used to be able to cross the continent's largest river (4th longest in the world, or 3rd, depending on who's measuring), so the ferries continue a bit of history+current life 3. A bridge replacing any/all of the ferries would take away from the beauty of views of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, the views from the ferries, and from either/both shores... bridges are important and often beautiful in their own right, and they would also distract from the beauty of these rivers if they were built Thankfully the Golden Eagle Ferry was running that Sunday afternoon; the line was not long and we were onboard and the moving quickly. The pilot drove us across the river quite smoothly. If anything the lone complaint is that the ride isn't longer... but you could always go back and forth multiple times; we just didn't have a chance, as... ... soon we were off to the first of our "World Tour Through Illinois" towns... Brussels and then later Glasgow, Manchester and Berlin, all in eastern IL. Thank you Golden Eagle Ferry for proving such great service across the Mississippi! ----- ----- ----- read more

Where else can you cut an hour off of your drive, see bald eagles flying overhead, River otters in the water, and an amazing view... The Golden Eagle Ferry will get you to the next piece of paradise. My favorite drive of all time in the st. Louis area is taking the fairies across e Mississippi and Illinois River to Pierre Marquette Lodge in Grafton Illinois. The Golden Eagle Ferry charges $8 per car, and Grafton Ferry it's free run by the state of Illinois. We love coming here during the holiday season, as a unique calm comes over the lodge with it's large log beam ceiling and towering Christmas tree. A must during Christmas season! read more

Golden Eagle Ferry - Vehicle Shipping Near Me - Golden Eagle, Illinois

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This ferry charges a fee. It opens at 5 am and closes at night, so watch your time to make sure you don't miss it. Moves pretty fast (considering) when they are running two. Hop on and get over to the St. Peters/St. Charles area easily. read more

Golden Eagle Ferry - Vehicle Shipping Near Me - Golden Eagle, Illinois

The Golden Eagle Ferry moves cars, trucks, motorcycles, and people from St. Charles County to the small town of Golden Eagle, Il in Calhoun County. We often use this ferry headed from St. Louis to Pere Marquette State Park in Il. The ferry runs daily. Monday- Thursday 5am-9pm. Friday- Saturday 5am-2am. Sunday 8am- 9pm. Holidays 8am-9pm. The ferry is quick, clean, and efficient. Staff has always been friendly. Life jackets are on board- enough for a full load. You may get out and take pictures during the ride. read more

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Fast and efficient. The attendant was friendly and kept things moving smoothly. The fee of $8 one-way or $15 RT seems steep at first but when you realize the time you save, it is well worth the expense. Great experience for the kiddos. read more