The Long Way
Blaine county

Stafford-McClelland Ferry

Winifred, Blaine county, Montana. Ferry; April and October.

Details

Map. Winifred, Blaine county, Montana. Larger map
Where
Lloyd Road in Blaine county, or Stafford Ferry Road in Fergus county, Winifred, MT. Directions
When
Hours are posted on each sign.
Getting there
It's about 16 scenic miles from Winifred to the ferry crossing.
Fees
free.
Access
Today, the road from Winifred is a good graveled road.
Phone
(406) 462-5513
Managed by
Blaine County.
Established
1921.

Notable Events

  1. 1921The ferry was put into use by the original landowners. archive.legmt.gov

People

  • Jack McClelland, homesteader who put in the original ferry in 1921; later sold it to the Stafford family (1921).
  • Stafford family, later owners.

Sources

  1. blainecounty-mt.gov
  2. archive.legmt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2025-2026/TIC/March_13_2026/6b-Ferry_transport_to_cross_the_Missouri_River-for_review_at_TIC_Mar13.pdf
  3. centralmontana.com/blog/missouri-river-breaks-ferry-crossing
  4. distinctlymontana.com/journey-montanas-missouri-river-ferries