Calhoun Ferry Company

02/09/2026

02/09/2026
The Golden Eagle Ferry will open tomorrow morning, Tuesday February 10th at 5 am with regular operating hours.
The Winfield Ferry will close tonight at 9pm and remain closed until further notice.
Thank You,
The Calhoun Ferry Company

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07/07/2025

Music duo “ Hot for Natalie” included the Golden Eagle Ferry in its video Break Glass. Wonderful video. I hope you enjoy it

Follow us on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/hotfornatalieSong available for download on Bandcamp: https://hotfornatalie1.bandcamp.comThe video was sho...

05/22/2025

Donna was Donna! I was smiling the whole time. Thanks Alton rivers and routes tourism for including us. Paige and her crew were amazing. Fun times

Paige went to the Calhoun Ferry Company to explore the scenic views and the family business that started it all! Tune in at 9am this Friday for our newest On The Road show taking place at Aerie's Resort.

05/17/2024

Ann is taking some amazing photos. Thank you Ann for sharing them with all of us ❤️

09/16/2023

Beautiful picture Ann!

Ann Baalman - Sunrise over the Golden Eagle Ferry in Calhoun Illinois

07/08/2023

A narrow peninsula nestled between the Illinois and Mississippi rivers, Calhoun County offers unique summer fun for all ages.

02/21/2023

Check out Baalman Logging LLC. Cody and his dad John Baalman do an amazing job. Thank You!

01/18/2023

Thank you to Nick Bifano and crew for telling our father's story, you guys went above and beyond. Thank you Rivers and Routes for including Calhoun Ferry Company, you all do so much for our community. And a big shout out to Hagen Family Orchard and Blueridge Farms, loved seeing your heartbeats video as well. We are all so very lucky to live in such a great community!

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11/21/2022

Congratulations Russo & Co. I agree with Glenda, what a great music video. Thank you for including the Golden Eagle Ferry in your journey!

A song about where I came from....with the people who have supported this journey from the early days. Enjoy!

02/09/2022

02/09/2022. Beautiful day at the Golden Eagle Ferry. Gorgeous sunrise and lots of Eagles enjoying the fishing. Photo credits to John O. and Ann B. Thanks for sharing your pictures with us all!