You are seated behind a little girl with a ponytail. You are in a kayak and she is holding a paddle.

Kayak the Erie Canal

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Bellamy Harbor Park is a jewel of a spot in Rome, NY. Within the confines you can find history related to both Fort Stanwix National Monument and the Erie Canal. It sits at the intersection of the modern Barge Canal and its largest feeder, the Mohawk River. It is also part of the Erie Canal Water Trail.

Bellamy Harbor Park is a jewel of a spot in Rome, NY. Within the confines you can find history related to both Fort Stanwix National Monument and the Erie Canal. It sits at the intersection of the modern Barge Canal and its largest feeder, the Mohawk River. It is also part of the Erie Canal Water Trail. Within the park, a kayak launch is available along the frontage area. Recreational boats traveling through are also welcome to moor up there as well. Lifeguards are not provided for those taking advantage of this recreational opportunity. Picnic tables are available to folks looking to eat and enjoy the scenery. Fishing is permitted within the park as long as the fisher is liscenced in-season in New York State.

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PaddlingTradeFortsGeologyRiver and RiparianScenic ViewsWater TrailsTransportationCanalsUrban AmericaAmerican Revolutionary WarIndian and Frontier WarsWatershedsErie Canalway National Heritage CorridorErie Canalkayakingboatingwater trailsRecreation and Tourism

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Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Accessibility

Bellamy Harbor Park is a well manacured park with benches, paved trails, and shaded areas. The waterfront can be accessed by people of all abilities. The kayak launch is not accesible.

Pets

Yes — All pets must remain leashed when in the park. Waste must be bagged and disposed of properly. Do not let your pet harass the local wildlife.

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No

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