Akers Ferry crosses the Current River on county road KH and is part of the working road network — locals use it, the post office uses it, and tourists tend to find it by accident. The barge takes one or two cars at a time and is winched across by a cable spanning the river. The crossing takes a couple of minutes; the ride is free.
Beside being a working ferry, Akers is one of the most popular put-in points for floats down the Current to Pulltite and beyond. The store and outfitter at the landing rents canoes and kayaks and runs shuttle service back from the take-outs.