Rome, Mile 116.3

This hard surface launch at Rome provides excellent access to the Mohawk River, a large, navigable waterway with moderate current suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The facility accommodates approximately 30 vehicles with trailer parking. The ramp is located near the historic Oneida Carrying Place and sits within an area rich in colonial history, with Fort Stanwix National Monument nearby offering additional exploration opportunities.

The Mohawk River at this location flows at an average of 3,455 cubic feet per second with a gentle gradient of 1.7 feet per mile, making it generally manageable for paddlers. As part of an expanding 128-mile water trail system, this section offers scenic paddling through valleys and past islands, with opportunities to navigate Erie Canal Locks 11 and 12. The river's large size (Stream Order 7) and steady flow make it suitable for both day trips and multi-day excursions, though paddlers should be aware of the current and typical barge traffic common to the canal system.