Grafton Waterfront
Grafton, Illinois
800-258-6645
Located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, Grafton has been the quintessential river town since its founding in 1832. The town’s main industry today is tourism and features many antique and specialty shops, places to eat, biking, hiking, and annual events The Grafton Ferry is seasonal and is located on the Illinois side at the foot of Illinois Route 3, just upriver of the Grafton public boat ramp. On the Missouri side, it terminates just off of Grafton Ferry Road alongside the St. Charles County Airport. From there it is a short ride to highway 94 and about 10 miles to the St. Charles city line.
Using the Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry season runs from late April 27 to late October and the first weekend in November.
Schedule:
Friday: 10 am - 10 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 8 am - 8 pm
Monday - Thursday: Closed
For more information visit www.thegraftonferry.com
Note: If you are planning a visit to any of the ferries in the Middle Mississippi Valley and believe the ferries might not be operating due to flood conditions or ice please call for current information.
The River Ferries of the Middle Mississippi River Valley
The Middle Mississippi River Valley offers seven ferries, two of which travelers can cross free of charge. Five of these ferries are located in the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area and the others cross the Mississippi River between Ste. Genevieve, Missouri and rural Randolph County, Illinois and southeastern Missouri and western Kentucky.
