Last updated: September 24, 2025
Place
Green River Ferry
NPS Photo/ Deb Spillman
Quick Facts
Location:
Green River Ferry Road, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, 42259
Significance:
The Green River Ferry is the only active river ferry in service at Mammoth Cave National Park. It provides shuttle service for vehicles, hikers and bikers from one side of the river to the other. It is also a link for community residents within the county to have an easier commute to local communities on the south side of the river.
Amenities
16 listed
Audio Description, Boat Ramp, Braille, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Ferry - Passenger, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Restroom - Accessible, Tactile Exhibit, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Wheelchair Accessible
The Green River Ferry was first developed in 1934 and is the last remaining active river ferry in the park. The ferry shuttles vehicles, hikers and bikers across the Green River 364 days a year. This area is also a popular location for visitors to launch their boats, canoes and kayaks for a day out on the water.
The parking area near Green River Ferry is the starting point for other recreational opportunities. A kayak and canoe launch is located adjacent to the parking area near the Green River just upstream from the ferry crossing. Paddlers should use this ramp to launch kayaks and canoes or exit the Green River if completing their river recreation adventure.
The Green River Ferry parking area also offers access to the Accessible Echo River Spring hiking trail, a one-mile wheelchair accessible loop path through the forest. This hike is a great destination for avid bird watchers or for those who just want to spend a day enjoying the river and woodland views. There are picnic tables at the trailhead and benches and viewpoints along the trail.