The historic Fort Gates Ferry carries cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles, bikes and their passengers across the St Johns River.
The ferry’s eastern terminus is Gateway Fish Camp near Fruitland Cove, and its western landing is in the Ocala National Forest at the end of FR-29 (Forest Service Road) probably near where the old Seminole War stockade was located.
Hurricane Irma damaged the ferry landings in September 2017. As of today (June 13, 2021) the ferry is still not operating.
Local groups are working to get the ferry service restored. There is a Facebook Page where you can keep track of their progress.
There is also a Go Fund Me page set up where you can donate to the restoration effort. We suggest you call Gateway Fish Camp at 386-467-2411 before making the trip.