Cave In Rock Ferry Closing
The ferry, connecting Crittenden County, Ky., and Hardin County, Ill., was expected to close on the evening on Tuesday, Feb. 12 and remain closed until rising waters on the Ohio River subside. If you like this news video and want to see more like it, click our SUBSCRIBE button, and give us a THUMBS UP.
Cave-In-Rock Illinois, Ferry crossing of the Ohio River: 09/17
First crossing anything by ferry: no charge is the fee.
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Ferry over the Ohio river
Kentucky to Illinois Ohio River Ferry to Cave In Rock
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Ferry ride from Cave In Rock City ILL State Park MVI 2675
Took the FERRY FROM CAVE IN THE ROCK CITY, Illinois to Marion Kentucky. The OHIO RIVER WAS FLOODING. Wife was scared. HUGE/Big trees were floating down causing ferry to have to go around them sideways at times. Current was very swift.
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First trip across the ferry at Cave In Rock. 6-2012
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First trip across the ferry at Cave In Rock. 6-2012
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Ohio River Ferry from Cave in Rock, IL to Crittenden County, KY 11-7-16
Ferry ride from Cave In Rock, Illinois (Illinois Route 1) across the Ohio River to Crittenden County, Kentucky (Kentucky Route 91). This was a first time experience for us and we enjoyed it. The ferry is free to the pubic and runs cars and trucks back and forth all day long due to the absence of a bridge in the area. Thanks for watching!
Video of Cave - In - Rock State Park, IL from Shelly S.
The view at the top
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Shelly S.'s Review on The Dyrt:
▶︎ Up on the rock
Cave in Rock State Park, Il is sorta out in the middle of nowhere. That being said it is an adventure worth the trip. Weekday visits will supply you with more things to do but weekend adventures are just as fun.
If your coming from the Kentucky side first there is Amish country to visit. Check in Marion for what’s available and where (fill your gas tank up!)
Next there is the ferry ride across. If you’ve done it a lot no big deal, but my kids used to love it every time.
Write your directions down for this whole area, the cell phone coverage is spotty and it will keep frustration down.
Signage will greet you as soon as you exit the ferry and Cave in Rock city has several small businesses you might want to visit. Plus a bunch of painted bikes...
To the right down the road a bit and your in the park.
The RV area is spread throughout a hilly, tree’d area, after being in Army Corp of Engineers last week which uses every foot of area available this campground seems huge and vacant. There were many sites occupied they are spread out across a huge area which is awesome. There is a playground near the showerhouse and a pond back in behind the playground.
The primitive area is up another hill back in the woods, my favorite. Two handicap accessible spots next to the pit toilet let’s everyone have some fun.
If you want a shower you have to return to the RV area. These basic sites have a grill, fire pit and picnic table. Some are pretty level some not so much ;) Best of all there are several options if you have a Tentstile.
We took a 2 mile loop hike across to the lodge, along the cliff face and down to the cave. A lot of history here and some nice views.
This was our second outing with our new to us EVAC Trailer (evactrailer.com) I added some metal poles and a tarp and bam! we have an impromptu sitting area. The tool box made a nice meal prep and cooking area. Still looking at other ideas, but it’s a sturdy little trailer that is serving its purpose well!
Cave - In - Rock State Park:
Camping in Illinois:
The Dyrt: A better way to search for campgrounds:
Video of Cave - In - Rock State Park, IL from Shelly S.
The basic area
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Shelly S.'s Review on The Dyrt:
▶︎ Up on the rock
Cave in Rock State Park, Il is sorta out in the middle of nowhere. That being said it is an adventure worth the trip. Weekday visits will supply you with more things to do but weekend adventures are just as fun.
If your coming from the Kentucky side first there is Amish country to visit. Check in Marion for what’s available and where (fill your gas tank up!)
Next there is the ferry ride across. If you’ve done it a lot no big deal, but my kids used to love it every time.
Write your directions down for this whole area, the cell phone coverage is spotty and it will keep frustration down.
Signage will greet you as soon as you exit the ferry and Cave in Rock city has several small businesses you might want to visit. Plus a bunch of painted bikes...
To the right down the road a bit and your in the park.
The RV area is spread throughout a hilly, tree’d area, after being in Army Corp of Engineers last week which uses every foot of area available this campground seems huge and vacant. There were many sites occupied they are spread out across a huge area which is awesome. There is a playground near the showerhouse and a pond back in behind the playground.
The primitive area is up another hill back in the woods, my favorite. Two handicap accessible spots next to the pit toilet let’s everyone have some fun.
If you want a shower you have to return to the RV area. These basic sites have a grill, fire pit and picnic table. Some are pretty level some not so much ;) Best of all there are several options if you have a Tentstile.
We took a 2 mile loop hike across to the lodge, along the cliff face and down to the cave. A lot of history here and some nice views.
This was our second outing with our new to us EVAC Trailer (evactrailer.com) I added some metal poles and a tarp and bam! we have an impromptu sitting area. The tool box made a nice meal prep and cooking area. Still looking at other ideas, but it’s a sturdy little trailer that is serving its purpose well!
Cave - In - Rock State Park:
Camping in Illinois:
The Dyrt: A better way to search for campgrounds:
Cave in Rock, Illinois Ferry Boat ride #1
Crossing the Ohio River on the Ferry leaving from Cave in Rock, ILL.
Crossing the Ohio on a Ferry
Crossing the Ohio River on a Ferry at the Cave in Rock State Park on Memorial Day 2014
Video of Tower Rock Campground, IL from Shelly S.
The ferry ride across
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Shelly S.'s Review on The Dyrt:
▶︎ Cricket, cricket
Tower Rock Campground, Shawnee National Forest, Il is ideal for fishermen.
Coming off the ferry from Marion, Kentucky there were no signs pointing the way. ( side note: lots of Amish in the Marion area, some very good products for sale and scenery to see)
No or spotty signal in this area so have your directions on paper. In Cave in Rock ( this is where the ferry crosses to) you take W Clay St to the left. It turns into Cave in Rock Rd which will get you there. Cave in Rock has some food and fuel, you might want to fill up here if you haven’t already. Cave in Rock State Park is with in a mile to the right.
Once on Cave in Rock Rd. watch for the sign (near 280 “block” of street addresses) because if you miss the turn it will be a minute before you can turn around to come back on the country road. On the road in stay to the left.
Tower Rock is boonyville like most of the Shawnee NF sites in this area. Perfect for a get away from the hustle and electronics of city life.
The actual campground is basically a mowed area in the woods close to the river. There is a pit toilet but otherwise pick your area and settle in, there was plenty of room for a group gathering or to just string up your hammock next to your vehicle. We continued down to the boatramp which is a cement pad into the river. Parking is in an overgrown dirt lot. Dark and quiet at night unless you have loud fellow campers. No camp host to speak of, just you and the woods and river (and bugs and snakes ;)
I don’t kayak on the Ohio River so we did not put in, it was a nice quiet no frills stay with only two other campers while I was there.
Tower Rock Campground:
Camping in Illinois:
The Dyrt: A better way to search for campgrounds:
Video of Tower Rock Campground, IL from Shelly S.
The boatramp
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Shelly S.'s Review on The Dyrt:
▶︎ Cricket, cricket
Tower Rock Campground, Shawnee National Forest, Il is ideal for fishermen.
Coming off the ferry from Marion, Kentucky there were no signs pointing the way. ( side note: lots of Amish in the Marion area, some very good products for sale and scenery to see)
No or spotty signal in this area so have your directions on paper. In Cave in Rock ( this is where the ferry crosses to) you take W Clay St to the left. It turns into Cave in Rock Rd which will get you there. Cave in Rock has some food and fuel, you might want to fill up here if you haven’t already. Cave in Rock State Park is with in a mile to the right.
Once on Cave in Rock Rd. watch for the sign (near 280 “block” of street addresses) because if you miss the turn it will be a minute before you can turn around to come back on the country road. On the road in stay to the left.
Tower Rock is boonyville like most of the Shawnee NF sites in this area. Perfect for a get away from the hustle and electronics of city life.
The actual campground is basically a mowed area in the woods close to the river. There is a pit toilet but otherwise pick your area and settle in, there was plenty of room for a group gathering or to just string up your hammock next to your vehicle. We continued down to the boatramp which is a cement pad into the river. Parking is in an overgrown dirt lot. Dark and quiet at night unless you have loud fellow campers. No camp host to speak of, just you and the woods and river (and bugs and snakes ;)
I don’t kayak on the Ohio River so we did not put in, it was a nice quiet no frills stay with only two other campers while I was there.
Tower Rock Campground:
Camping in Illinois:
The Dyrt: A better way to search for campgrounds:
Buzzard Rock - Kentucky
A high rock cliff overlooking the Big South Fork River, in McCreary County, KY
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