Dorena-Hickman Ferry Temporarily Closed Due to High Water

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Carrie Dillard
270-898-2431 (office)
270-519-8184 (cell)
carrie.dillard@ky.gov

Dorena-Hickman Ferry Temporarily Closed Due to High Water

Will update Facebook page upon reopening

PADUCAH, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2025) — The Dorena-Hickman Ferry plans to temporarily close today, Monday, Feb. 17, due to high water levels.

The ferry will notify the public of its reopening via their Facebook page.

Motorists may check on the ferry’s operating status by calling (731) 693-0210 or by going to https://www.facebook.com/DorenaHickmanFerry/.

The Dorena-Hickman Ferry connects KY 1354 at Hickman, Kentucky, with Missouri Route A and Route 77 near Dorena, Missouri.

In addition to providing a critical transportation link between Kentucky and Missouri for daily commuters and farmers, the ferry serves as a tourist attraction for the region and provides a convenient route between Southeast Missouri and the popular fishing and recreation areas around nearby Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee.

The Dorena-Hickman Ferry Operates from the Hickman Landing with regular river crossings during daylight hours. The toll for passenger vehicles is $20 with additional tolls for trucks, motor homes, and vehicles pulling trailers. There are discounts for vehicles making return crossings.  A complete fare list is available via the ferry Facebook page listed above.

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