Steilacoom, Anderson Island and Ketron Island Ferry | Pierce County, WA

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Extreme low tide restrictions in effect for oversized and low clearance vehicles.

Extreme tides will restrict some oversized/low-clearance vehicles from some sailings this summer. Vehicles with low landing gear/low hitch connections & those with extended overhang from the rear axle may be denied boarding during extreme low tides. View tide information from NOAA:

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Ferry Loading Guidelines
*Updated Ferry Loading Guidelines will be posted July 1, 2019 to reflect new Pierce County Code changes.

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.

More helpful information about using the ferry.

Extreme low tides
Oversize and low vehicles may be restricted during times of extremely low tides – these are tides of zero feet and below. Vehicles with low-hanging parts (bumpers, hitches, etc.) and extended overhangs from the rear axle (such as recreational vehicles) may be denied access to the ferry during extreme low tides.

Dates with tides of zero feet and below:

June 1-9, 14-22 and 29-30
July 1-7, 12-20 and 28-31
August 1-4, 10-17 and 26-31
September 1 and 24-28

View NOAA tidal information to plan your travel.

About the Ferry

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.

We offer three ways to buy ferry tickets:

Buy ticket online
Smartphone app for Android or Apple
In-person at the Steilacoom Ferry 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.