The Wicomico County Department of Public Works operates and maintains Whitehaven Ferry and Upper Ferry. These ferries, combined, make approximately 200,000 trips per year transporting passengers and their vehicles. Wicomico County has been providing
ferry service operations free of charge since its inception.
Both ferries have a 6 passenger limit and a weight limit of 10,000 lbs. They were completely overhauled and refurbished in 2017/2019.
There will be no crossings after posted closing time. Please schedule your waiting time accordingly.
Note: If you are pulling a trailer and the ferry is closed, there is a limited area for turning around.
The Whitehaven and Upper Ferry will be closed :
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Ferry Information
Hotline: 410-543-2765 7 days / wk
- March 1st to May 15th 7am - 6pm
- May 16th to September 15th 7am - 7pm
- September 16th to October 31st 7am - 6pm
- November 1st to February 28th 7am - 5:30pm
Physical Address
Upper Ferry
5420 North Upperferry Rd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
Whitehaven Ferry
23865 River St.
Quantico, MD 21856