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**Location & Access:** Godfrey Point is a hard-surface boat ramp located on the Erie Canal at Mile 135.85, adjacent to Route 49 approximately one mile east of Cleveland in Oneida County. The site offers convenient road access and ample parking with capacity for 56 cars and trailers plus 6 additional vehicles.
**Facilities & Amenities:** This DEC-managed launch site provides accessible features including an accessible boat ramp, parking areas, and restroom facilities. The hard-surface ramp is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats accessing Oneida Lake and the Erie Canal corridor. The site's location on the New York State Canalway Water Trail makes it a practical stopping point for paddlers traveling the historic canal system.
**Nearby Resources:** Boaters will find additional services in the area, including several marinas on Oneida Lake within a few miles (Oneida Lake Marina, Callahan's Marina, and Marion Manor Marina). The nearby DEC Cleveland Dock fishing access site and Chapman Park provide alternative access points. Before launching, paddlers should check current conditions on Oneida Lake and review New York State boating safety regulations.