This ferry connects the two segments of Hwy214, and it is the only ferry owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This once was a two-car capacity barge-type ferry with a small tugboat to the port side of the barge attached by means of a pivot. It was acquired by the state of Kentucky in 1968 from Cleo Finley. The ferry has been and is still is the only means of crossing the Cumberland River for 30 miles. It leads to the scenic Turkey Neck Bend area of Monroe County. The Cumberland River Ferry is one of the last remaining free-floating ferries. Making several hundred trips across the river each day. The ferry has become a vital part of travel through the area. There are new boat ramps available.






From Tompkinsville take Hwy100 east for 5 miles. Turn right onto Hwy214 and go 2 miles.









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