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Buena Vista Ferry Operating Status

River Level and Ferry Closures

The Buena Vista Ferry closes when the Willamette River level reaches approximately 15 feet.

Click here to see the current or predicted River Level Reading.
    

Ferry Status Notifications and Information

Would you like to be notified by e-mail of unscheduled Buena Vista Ferry closures due to mechanical problems or high/low river levels? To sign up for Buena VIsta Ferry status updates: Click to subscribe

You can also find ferry status information by calling:


  • The recorded "Ferry Information Line" at (503) 588-7979
    24 hours day/7 days week
      
  • Marion County Public Works Dispatch at (503) 588-5304
    Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 

Payment and Toll Card Information

Fees at the ferry may be paid in cash, personal check or ferry toll card.  Credit cards are not accepted.

Marion County Department of Public Works is authorized to offer ferry users a credit of 10% to be added to each purchase of $50 or more when using a County Ferry Toll Card.

Ferry Toll Cards can be purchased:

  • At Marion County Public Works
    5155 Silverton Road NE, Salem, Oregon
    (Cash, check, or credit card accepted) 

  • By calling Marion County Public Works
    at (503) 588-5036 (Credit card accepted)

  • On either ferry (Cash or check accepted)

Marion County Ferry Toll Cards can be used at both the Buena Vista Ferry and Wheatland Ferry. Click here to add value to your existing Ferry Toll Card.

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