The Pierce County Ferry serves Anderson and Ketron islands from the town of Steilacoom. All fares are roundtrip and are collected at the Steilacoom Terminal.
Ferry riders must have the correct ticket(s) or passage will be denied. Times listed in the schedule are departure times. Ferry vessel loading may end up to five minutes in advance of departure.
Using the Ferry
Walk-On Passengers
Must be aboard five minutes prior to departure time.
While disembarking, wait in the designated area until directed.
Vehicles
Must be in line 20 minutes prior to departure time.
Keep railroad tracks clear at all times.
For loading lanes, fill Lane 1 first, Lane 2 second, and Lane 3 last.
Please turn off cell phones when loading and disembarking.
Follow all crew instructions.
Drive 5 mph or less.
Please turn car headlights off and use only parking lights when loading.
When parking on the ferry deck, pull as close as you can to the vehicle in front of you, set the emergency brake, and turn the engine off.
Motorcycles arriving before boarding begins may park in designated areas below loading lanes. Motorcycles arriving during boarding must get behind vehicles already in lanes and may not pull to the front.
