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The only remaining hand-drawn ferry across the Rio Grande River in the US. It will hold three cars and several people at a time. It Connects the U.S. with Diaz Ordaz, Mexico which is a short drive down a dirt road from the river. It was, at one time, known as "Smugglers Crossing." The ferry's anchor cable has been tied to a tree near the river for 50 years; that ebony tree is estimated to be 250 years old.
14 Miles West of Mission on US 83 then 3 Miles South on FM 886
Los Ebanos, TX
Fee to Cross.
Open Daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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