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Bridges
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| The California Delta region has over 1000
miles of waterways and 52 major islands all connected by bridges and
ferries. The islands have levee roads around them, and most roads
are in good condition if the island is open to the public rather than a
privately-owned island. It is always best to have a map of the
area you plan to travel to. But since the delta is so unique, you
might not find delta maps in out-of-area stores. You can order a
delta map from the map-maker himself, Hal Schell, by going to his
website at http://deltadawdling.com
In the meantime, below are photos and descriptions of the ferries and
bridges you might encounter on your way driving to Snug Harbor.
There's many ways to get to us, so it depends on what route you take.
For full directions, please use our "Directions"
page. For a historical perspective, go to the
Ferry History page or
About the Delta pages. |
These are photos of the Rio Vista Bridge, which is also Hwy. 12.
Photo taken from the levee road leading to the Rio Vista ferry landing,
to take you to Ryer Island, home to Snug Harbor. |
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is the ferry sign you'll see right off Hwy 12, letting you know the Rio
Vista ferry landing is just 2 miles north along the levee road, and
Sacramento is about 36 miles further up what's labeled Hwy. 84 along
here. Note that in this sign its called the "Ryer Island Ferry".
Same thing as the Rio Vista Ferry. You'll also see signs referring
to it as the "Cashe Slough Ferry" and "Real McCoy" Ferry.
Its a long story why this one ferry has so many names.... Photo to
the right is the levee road leading to the ferry. |
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Photos show the Rio Vista ferry bringing some cars and passengers over
to Ryer Island. As many as 8 cars can fit usually, but it depends
on the sizes of vehicles, and if there are busses or RVs also on the
ferry. The ferry is run by CalTrans, and all rides are free. |
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The Rio Vista ferry can accommodate RV's or vehicles towing boats, but
it must be at HIGH TIDE only. At low tide times, the bumpers of
the RV units tend to drag or get caught on the steep landing ramp
incline and cause damage. If you've got an RV over 28' (I.E. motor
home, 5th wheel or pull-trailer) we STRONGLY suggest you use the bridge
route to Snug Harbor. If you really want to try the ferry,
definitely wait until high tide. You can get local tide
information by going to http://sacbee.com
or other online sites for tides. |
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When you get off the Rio Vista ferry, go to your right along Ryer Island
Road. Snug Harbor is a peninsula 4.5 miles up the road, on your
left. There's a big sign on the road letting you know where to
turn onto Snug Harbor Drive. |
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These photos show the J-Mac Ferry, also known as the Steamboat Slough
Ferry. It crosses Steamboat Slough, connecting Grand Island and
Ryer Island. This is a smaller ferry, generally for vehicles only.
Large RVs can not fit on this one, even at high tide. By the way,
riding the ferries is free! |
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Pictured right is the Walnut Grove bridge and Walnut Grove guest
docks. This is also one of the bridges along Hwy. 160. If
you cross the bridge so that you are on the west or right side of the
photo, then you'll be on the right path to reaching Snug Harbor by the
bridge route through Courtland. |
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This is an aerial photo of the bridge at Steamboat Slough. If
you're coming to Snug Harbor, you keep going north across this bridge.
If you're headed for the J-Mac Ferry, you'd turn left just before the
bridge, at the bottom of the photo. |
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Click here to see what happens to people who don't slow down when
they are navigating sloughs in speedboats!
More great recipes have just
been added from Vicki and Gene
on the Delta Recipes page! Vicki
is getting ready to send her long-awaited Delta Delights-Cooking
with Fish Recipe Book. If you are interested in reserving
one, let us know! Order form coming in May, 2004
Link to Delta Chambers and Visitors office:
http://californiadelta.org |
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