Waterway Areas

Bellamy Harbor Park is a scenic waterside public park that is part of the Erie Canalway Trail. Boats traveling on the Erie Canal can dock here. The park is free to use and features a small boat launch for kayaks and canoes, picnic areas, and walking paths along the canal. It's a popular spot for fishing, boating, birding, and enjoying views of the waterway and passing boats. There are also public bathrooms and showers available at the nearby Navigation Center in Bellamy Harbor Park. These facilities are open weekdays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM while an attendant is on duty. If you need access outside these hours (until 9:00 PM on weeknights), you can request remote access by calling the Rome Fire Department at (315) 339-7784. Provide your information, and they will give you instructions for remote access. You can also request advance access or ask about "weekend passes" and "season passes".

This is the primary public boat launch for trailered boats and motorboats on the Mohawk River/Erie Canal in Rome. It is free to use. There is a concrete ramp for trailers and motorboats that provides access to the river/canal, as well as a large parking area for boat trailers and vehicles. Kayaks and canoes can also launch here. Fishing on the shore is also popular here.

Delta Lake State Park is located just north of Rome, NY on the Delta Reservoir. It is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and water sports. The park has a boat launch for motorboats and kayaks/canoes, as well as a sandy beach area for swimming in the summer months. Ice fishing is also popular in the winter. The park has picnic areas, pavilions, and a campground for overnight stays. There are trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter. More information about the park can be found on the New York State Parks website by clicking here.