South Carolina whitewater - Enoree River, Spartanburg/ Laurens border County

Spartanburg/ Laurens border county, South Carolina Route 49 to South Carolina Route 56 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+     6.5 miles
 
Floated this section 9-23-2006 man this is a good stretch. You a defenitely in the country down their. You actually get out on horseshoe falls road. whioch runs from 49 to 56. Says clifford deyoung

The starting location is a short drive from Union, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Spartanburg/ Laurens border County and the water flowing gracefully down Enoree River make the trip here worthwhile. There's camping available near Enoree River. There are a few other sections in this river system that
    can be paddled as well. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in South Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon.
There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The South Carolina Route 49 to South Carolina Route 56 section of Enoree River is 6.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Gordons Mill Falls is a nice local attraction. The high level of rain makes Enoree River a reasonably wet spot; the wettest month of
 
the year is typically March, that's the one that rains the most while September is typically the driest month. All through the long summer days highs here at Enoree River get into the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's with temperatures at Enoree River dipping down into the 20's all through winter nights.

Enoree River, South Carolina Route 49 to South Carolina Route 56 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+
Length: 6.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.59944
Longitude: -81.90223

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.59638
Longitude: -81.85251

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Current weather conditions at Enoree River, South Carolina
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Local climate location: GRNVLE-SPARTBG WSO AP 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Clinton Hotel, Clinton
5 miles away
The hotel has a beautiful landscaped courtyard that is very peaceful and relaxing. The property consists of 97 rooms that include non-smoking and smoking, doubles and kingsize rooms with amenities in...

Clinton-Days Inn Interstate/Presbyterian College, Clinton
5 miles away
Free Wifi Internet Access Easy access from I-385 and Highway 56. Conveniently located 2 miles from Presbyterian College. Excellent Customer Service. Pet Friendly. Complimentary Deluxe Breakfast. ...

Howard Johnson Clinton, Clinton
5 miles away
The Howard Johnson is conveniently located at I-26/US 56N Exit 52 in Clinton SC. We are just a short drive from Presbyterian College, Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, The Thornwell Home & School...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Enoree River.
 Whitewater Near Enoree River:
Cedar Shoals Creek, Spartanburg County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (New Hope Church Road to Horseshoe Falls Road)
Warrior Creek, Laurens County , 3 miles away, Class II(IV) - 0.5 miles long (South Carolina 49 to Enoree River)
South Tyger River, Spartanburg County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Route 86 to Route 113)
Jimmies Creek, Spartanburg County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (I-26 to Tyger River)
North Tyger River, Spartanburg County , 10 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (Route 231 to Route 113)
North Tyger River, Spartanburg County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Route 231 to South Tyger River)
Lawsons Fork Creek, Spartanburg County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 3.75 miles long (Glendale to Goldmine Road)
South Tyger River, Spartanburg County , 21 miles away, Class -blank- - 4.5 miles long (Berrys Mill Pond to South Carolina Route 417)
Pacolet, Spartanburg County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Clifton II to Lawson's Fork)
Reedy River, Laurens County , 24 miles away, Class II - 0 miles long (Tumbling Shoals)
 Ski Areas Near Enoree River:
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 100 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 102 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 104 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 132 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 179 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Enoree River:
Clinton Hotel, Clinton , 5 miles away
Clinton-Days Inn Interstate/Presbyterian College, Clinton , 5 miles away
Howard Johnson Clinton, Clinton , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn Clinton, Clinton , 5 miles away
Best Value Inn And Suites- Union, Union , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Enoree River:
Musgrove Mill state Historic Site, Clinton, 2 miles away
Brick House Campground, Newberry County, 15 miles away
Pine Ridge Campground, Roebuck, 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Enoree River

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