millersburg ferry

We decided, on the spur of the moment, to take the Millersburg Ferry across the river. We are so glad we did! After hearing about it on a local news broadcast and living in the area since 2002, we finally took the ferry and could just imagine wagon trains and a team of horses using this to forge the river. Loved it! Seeing the Susquehanna from a 200 year old plus business endeavor and seeing it done the way it was way back when, was just a blast. The ferry holds 2 cars plus plenty of passenger space. Reasonable price of $11/car and $4 or $5/pp if not taking a car, was so worth it. They run one coming and going so you can always hop a way back if you leave your car. We took the scenic ride home, though, so took the car on board.

Take a ride on the historic paddlewheel ferry boat located in Millersburg, PA. I grew up here so this ferry boat has a special place in my heart. My neighbor is the ferry captain. You can walk onto the ferry and ride across the Susquehanna river or take your car on and get off in Liverpoool PA on route 15North. Either way, the slow ride across the river is scenic and very relaxing. This is on the oldest ferry boats in the US. Come ride this wonderful piece of history. Kids love it. The captain shows you wildlife as you across the river. Recently this area was voted in the top 10 top scenic sites in PA.

My parents took me as a child multiple times and what a privilege to take my own kids on the Millersburg ferry. I also remember looking forward to eating ice cream while waiting for the ferry to dock on its arrival on our side of the river. Years later my wife and I took a fond memories trip across the river and back. I really love the historical value and most fun way to cross the river.

This is the last remaining wooden paddle wheel ferry in the US. If you are anywhere near here, it is definitely worth making a detour to experience this ferry. Crossing only takes 20 minutes or so and is a once in a lifetime thing to do. Easy to find in Millersburg, with a charming park where you can wait for the ferry. Don't forget to sign the guest book!

The thing should not still be operational, I mean, its been there since the 1800s, its made of wood...one look at the thing and you are sure its gonna sink.....THATS THE FUN OF IT! Its something that you have to experience, its peaceful, beautiful, unique and pretty much one of a kind. It isnt terribly out of the way and isnt horribly expensive....the cost is by person, if you take your car across the driver and car get a combined fare.

The Millersburg Ferry is a great experience to have for kids. You can put your car on the Ferry and take a short cut over to Lake Tobias or other fun destinations from Liverpool. It's a fun piece of history. We've been riding the Ferry every year for at least 25 years!

What a great afternoon (or morning or evening) for a watery stroll across the 'Hanna' river, with warm summer air or a cool spring breeze....

Before there were bridges, there were ferries. Now, the Millersburg Ferry is one of few and the only wooden stern wheel paddle boat east of the Mississippi. It's rustic, relatively slow and really relaxing. One side of the river has a lovely park, the other a campground. Both sides have swings and lovely river views. Being the car or your bikes for a ride, take the time to enjoy an ice cream cone, and enjoy life at a slower pace.

We went over the ferry to the camp side and sat at the camp and had a picnic lunch on the swings. Watched the ferry go back across and enjoy the people on the water. Taking the car over was so different. Had to do it just for the fact to say "we did it". Smooth ride and hard to believe this tiny boat can take our car (and others) across the water that easily. Food can be bought at the campground but we took our own bag lunch since we didn't know we could get food there. :-)

We rode the MIllersburg Ferry, the Falcon, today. This nearly 100 year old ferry runs daily across the Susquehanna river at Millersburg on the east side. Its a great rie and can actually save time getting across the river. This historic ferry is a must do for young and old.

I've lost count of the times I've crossed the Susquehanna on the Roaring Bull. More times than not it was with the chrome pony. This ferry is on the historical register and worth going out of the way, a fun ride for cyclists, kids, families.

We took this old paddleboat ferry across the Susquehanna. You have to know where it is to find it. It will take up to four cars, and runs when there's traffic. Our car was the only one, but there seven of us on the trip across. The other group was three kids and their grandparents. It's a 20 minute boat ride, accompanied by commentary by the captain who seemed almost as old as the ferry. Good fun. $8 for the car; $3 for the passenger.

Ever ride a paddel wheel ferry? Well you can here. This is truly a step back to yester year. High five to the historical society who keeps this going. In a time of get there quickly this is a relaxing alternative with great views of this beautiful area. Slow down and take a ride.

One of those "You Have To See It To Believe It" kind of experiences.We did the crossing from the Liverpool side to the Millersburg side and the first thing to talk about is signage. As in it's not exactly the greatest. You're zipping along on 11/15 going 60(ish) MPH while looking for a sign for the Ferry Boat Campground since the actual sign for the Ferry is about the size of a rusty postage stamp.Then after creeping through the entire campground which looked surprisingly nice and made me want to look into prices, and that is amazing because my idea of camping is staying at a Hilton Garden Inn, you finally get to a little boat launch area with two signs (one hand written) that tells you this is where the Ferry landing is.We timed it right as the Ferry itself was about half way across the Susquehanna and we only had about a five or six minute wait until the one motor cycle and eight passengers were off loaded and it was our turn to board.We had our car, another motor cycle and a total of twelve passengers making the crossing. The four of us and the two on The Hog were continuing on where as the rest were staying at the campground and simply were crossing for a joyride.Now when I say Ferry this is not like the Cape May Lewes Ferry or a ferry in Europe where they can be big and hold hundreds of people and numerous vehicles. No this is more like at the most you could mash on four vehicles and maybe 30-40 people if the river is high enough to support the weight.Watch one of the videos on Youtube to see how small and how low to the water this thing really is.The crossing itself took about 15 minutes and other than having to wait about ten minutes for the Captain to relieve himself before we left everything was surprisingly quick and efficient from the overall crew of three.Price wise you're looking at $7.00 for a car, $5.00 for a motor cycle, $3.00 for a golf cart (I'm not making that up), $8.00 for a snow mobile (I'm making that up) along with $3.00 p/p one way or $5.00 p/p for a round trip crossing.100 years ago this would have been necessary transportation but today clearly it's just cheesy kitsch but it's kitsch that is worth experiencing once in your life as you can't ride something like this anywhere else in the country.

Last known all wooden double stern-wheel paddleboats of their type believed to be operating in the USA. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites.