During normal lake elevation of 1,290 feet
above sea level to approximately 1,248 feet, ferry service is
"on-demand" avoiding unnecessary empty runs. The ferry crew
can observe both landings and remain at the north or south
landing until a vehicle appears needing to cross in either
direction. Occasionally, perhaps every two or three years,
when lake elevations drop below 1,248 feet, the north landing
is moved a short distance up the Sanpoil River, extending the
normal 10 minute crossing to about 20 minutes.
The ferry can operate normally with lake
levels as low as 1,208 feet. With some special provisions in
the ferry operations, it can be operated on a limited basis
with levels as low as 1,180 feet.
To assist in travel planning, daily water
level elevations are available from the Bureau of Reclamation
at 1-800-824-4916. If water levels fall to 1,208 feet, Keller
Ferry operation information will be noted on the WSDOT/Eastern
Region website:
Weekly Construction/Traffic Update
