Move campsites from #49 to #18 on the water. Confirmation #:140210211-552780 | Invoice Date: 2/11/21 | South Campsite #18 | $118.61 | For the nights of 3/7/21, 3/8/21, and 3/9/21.
Hickman Ferry Crossing, Hickman, Kentucky
Ride the Dorena-Hickman Ferry and take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience the wonder and beauty of the Mighty Mississippi and America's Heartland, an area rich in heritage and natural beauty.
Schedule and Departure Times Operating seven days a week year round except New Year's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day.
Summer Schedule: March 15 - October 14 Departs Kentucky: First at 7:00 AM, Last at 6:15 PM Departs Missouri: First at 7:15 AM, Last at 6:30 PM
Winter Schedule: October 15 - November 30, February 1 - March 14 Departs Kentucky: First at 7:00 AM, Last at 5:15 PM Departs Missouri: First at 7:15 AM, Last at 5:30 PM
Summon the ferry when you arrive at the landing by pushing the call button.
Dorena-Hickman Ferry Toll Schedule Effective August 1, 2014 Approved by the Mississippi County Port Authority
Basic Fare
Single vehicles (up to 8' wide and 30' long) $14.00
Single vehicles (up to 8' wide and 31' – 55' long) $28.00
Single vehicles (up to 8' wide and 56' – 75' long) $42.00
Wide Loads
Over 8' wide up to 12' at widest point and up to 30' long $22.00
Over 8' wide up to 12' at widest point and 31' – 55' long $42.00
Over 8' wide up to 12' at widest point and 56' – 75' long $64.00
Over 12' at widest point and up to 30' long $28.00
Over 12' at widest point and 31' – 55' long $56.00
Over 12' at widest point and 56' – 75' long $84.00
In order to encourage round trip usage, all the above fares will be reduced by one-half for the return trip when the same vehicle travels the opposite direction and presents the original ticket. This offer does not expire. All previously issued tickets will be honored at rate on that ticket.
Discount Fares (per trip):
Motorcycles, ATV's and Horse drawn wagons $5.00
Bicycles and Horses $2.00
Pedestrians $1.00
School Groups (per person, return trip included) $1.00 (Advance notice
required)
PARK HOURS 6 a.m. to dusk, daily
https://mostateparks.com/sites/mostateparks/files/towosahgy.pdf
Surrounded by some of the most fertile farm land in Missouri, Towosaghy State Historic Site is a former fortified village and civic-ceremonial center for the Mississippian peoples who lived in southern Missouri between A.D. 1000 and A.D. 1400. Visitors to the site can see mounds that speak to the site’s past activities and exhibit panels that tell the story of Towosahgy through archaeological excavations.
Walk down to the shore where the Ohio and Mississippi River meet. Think about how many amazing things have happened here from the Mississippi Indian community, to explorers Lewis and Clark, Civil War staging by US Grant and now the commerce and barges on these two mighty rivers.
I love the Mississippi and have spent a lot of time on the Ohio too, so this was a long-awaited treat for me. Not really sure about all the complaints in the review. It seemed fine to me. It's difficult to maintain a park that floods regularly (which is why there aren't more regular facilities available) especially in a state that is broke! Port-a-potty was fine when I was there. The historical information is up in the first parking lot. There is enough room for even a large camper to turn around once you drive down to the rivers.
You have to scramble a bit down an uneven surface to get down where the water is when I visited, but even up on the top is a better view than the short tower, which is blocked on the sides by trees. I tried to take a pano with my iphone and it actually ended before I got turned all the way past the Mississippi. :) There were several tugboats and barges anchored nearby, plus you can see all the bridges from there.
Located on the Mississippi River in the former Kendall Saloon at the foot of Main Street, the New Madrid Historical Museum reflects the history of this river town from the Mississippian period up through the early 20th century. The great earthquakes of 1811 and 1812 are well documented in the Museum's collections as is the potential for future seismic activity.
Other exhibits include the story of the Battle of Island #10 during the Civil War, and the story of the Mississippians, who occupied the New Madrid area for several centuries at what is now known as the Lilbourn Fortified Village Site.
The New Madrid Historical Museum is open 7 days a week, 358 days a year! Our hours vary slightly- It is 9am-5pm Mon-Sat and 12pm-5pm on Sunday from April thru November. December thru March it's 10am-4pm Mon-Sat and 12p-4p Sunday.
We are closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving week, Christmas Eve & Day, New Years' Eve & Day and Easter Sunday.
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students under 18. 6 and under are free
This museum has all the information for the 1811-1812 earthquakes. Also, how to plan for an earthquake before, during, and after one would strike. I originally thought you would plan for only three days of supplies and I learned there that it’s actually two weeks worth of supplies. Great for teachers!
