The Peel Ferry is one piece of Arkansas history that guarantees an unforgettable adventure. The little excursion is the perfect excuse to just take a moment and enjoy the simple things, from the breeze off the lake to the calm chugging of the barge. Let’s relax and take a trip on the last ferry boat in the state.
This little ferry happens to be the last one in Arkansas.
Flickr/Arkansas Highways The Peel Ferry carries passengers between different shores on Bull Shoals Lake.
This particular photo was taken during the dedication of the ferry’s new barge. The local firefighters created the rainbow using their sprayers.
The ferry began operating in 1968.
TripAdvisor/Iluv2travel059 Arkansas used to have 17 ferries. By 1968, it dropped to four. The developing highway system and bridges knocked the others out of business.
The ferry can carry 6-8 vehicles depending on size.
Google Maps In 2011, the Peel Ferry was upgraded with two new tugboats.
The excursion is a 45-minute round trip over the peaceful waters of Bull Shoals.
Facebook/Bull Shoals Lake - Protem - Buck Creek Some folks use the ferry for commuting to work, others just enjoy the round trip.
If you want to make a trip of it, you can disembark at the Buck Creek Campground and pitch your tent for a night.
Wikimedia/Semipaw This is also a lovely scenic route to Branson, MO. A ferry ride bests Hwy. 65 any day.
Whether you’re traveling on to Missouri or just taking the round trip, Peel Ferry is a unique little Arkansas adventure.
Facebook/Bull Shoals Lake White River Chamber of Commerce The ferry is free and runs during daylight hours. To get there, just drive 30 miles north of Yellville on Hwy. 125.
Do you remember the other ferries of Arkansas? Like Spring Bank, Toad Suck, Guion, or Moro Bay? Reminisce your ferry rides with us in the comments below!
Flickr/Arkansas Highways
The Peel Ferry carries passengers between different shores on Bull Shoals Lake.
This particular photo was taken during the dedication of the ferry’s new barge. The local firefighters created the rainbow using their sprayers.
TripAdvisor/Iluv2travel059
Arkansas used to have 17 ferries. By 1968, it dropped to four. The developing highway system and bridges knocked the others out of business.
Google Maps
In 2011, the Peel Ferry was upgraded with two new tugboats.
Facebook/Bull Shoals Lake - Protem - Buck Creek
Some folks use the ferry for commuting to work, others just enjoy the round trip.
Wikimedia/Semipaw
This is also a lovely scenic route to Branson, MO. A ferry ride bests Hwy. 65 any day.
Facebook/Bull Shoals Lake White River Chamber of Commerce
The ferry is free and runs during daylight hours. To get there, just drive 30 miles north of Yellville on Hwy. 125.
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