Virgelle Ferry - Virgelle, MT
N 48° 00.107 W 110° 15.195
12U E 555702 N 5316768
The Virgelle Ferry crossing has been operating since 1918, and is one of two state owned ferries along the Missouri River found in Montana.
Waymark Code: WM7HAT
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2009
Views: 8
Ring the buzzer and the Ferry Operator will come over the Missouri to pick you and your vehicle up. The ride is free, but operated at your own risk.
The Virgelle Ferry successfully transports vehicles with a 50 foot long steel frame and deck pulled by a power cable. The cable wraps once around the rear hub of a diesel engine, protected by a little house. The ferry is also attached to a bridle cable, which keeps it from being pulled down river.
The season runs from mid-April until mid-November, depending on the ice flow in the river.
Body of water served: Missouri River
Places served:
Virgelle, Loma, Ft. Benton, Big Sandy, Geraldine
Terminal / landing address:
7485 Virgelle Ferry Rd
Virgelle, MT US
59460
Seasonal: yes
Dining room / cafeteria: no
Gift shop: no
Hours of operation (non-scheduled ferry service): Not listed
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