South Carolina whitewater, Saluda River Greenville Anderson Laurens county, SR 247 to US25 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     14 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in is not too far from Greenwood, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The SR 247 to US25 stretch of Saluda River     in Greenville/ Anderson/ Laurens County is 14 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Saluda River are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The wonderful Greenville/ Anderson/ Laurens County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Saluda River beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. A bit   of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: A short trip to Narrow Shoal is always worthwhile, and the cheerful folks of Honea Path like to hang out close by. Rutledge Shoals is an inspiring place to stop at while here. All the water falling down from the sky makes Saluda River a wet location. Through the month of March you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is September. Summertime highs at Saluda River ordinarily tend to be in the 80's, and the overnight is quite colder of course, generally in the 60's. Saluda River, SR 247 to US25 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Saluda River.   Whitewater Near Saluda River: Saluda River, Greenville/ Anderson/ Laurens County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 14 miles long (SR 247 to US25) Reedy River, Laurens County, 8 miles away       Class II - 0 miles long (Tumbling Shoals) Huff Creek, Greenville County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 0.9 miles long (Reedy Fork to Griffin Mill) Reedy River, Greenville County, 14 miles away       Class II+(III) - 2.6 miles long (Log Shoals Road to West Georgia Road) Rocky River, Anderson County, 19 miles away       Class III - 0.2 miles long (High Shoals) Reedy River, Greenville County, 21 miles away       Class IV(V) - 0.5 miles long (Reedy River Falls Historic Park) Saluda River, Pickens/Greenville County, 23 miles away       Class II+ - 0.1 miles long (Speedway Play Spot - Park and Play upstream of 124) Enoree River, Greenville/ Spartanburg County, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (South Carolina Route 14 Pelham to South Carolina Route 296) Saluda River, Greenville/ Pickens County, 24 miles away       Class II - 16 miles long (Saluda Dam to South Carolina Route 86 in Piedmont) South Tyger River, Spartanburg County, 25 miles away       Class II-III - 10 miles long (Route 86 to Route 113)   Ski Areas Near Saluda River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 76 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 81 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 85 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 100 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Saluda River: Mc Gowan Marina, Waterloo , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Saluda River: Comfort Suites Simpsonville, Simpsonville , 14 miles away Days Inn Simpsonville, Simpsonville , 14 miles away Hampton Inn Greenville-Simpsonville, Simpsonville , 15 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Greenville Simpsonville, Simpsonville , 15 miles away Quality Inn Simpsonville, Simpsonville , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Saluda River: Springwood RV Park, Greenville, 16 miles away Midway Hunt Campground, Abbeville County, 17 miles away Midway, Bradley, 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Saluda River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 66 miles away Paris Mountain State Park, South Carolina , 27 miles away Calhoun Falls State Park, South Carolina , 28 miles away Lake Greenwood State Park, South Carolina , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Saluda River: Sugarfoot Golf Course, Honea Path , 4 miles away Ware Shoals Golf Course, Ware Shoals , 8 miles away Cokesbury Hills Golf Club, Hodges , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Saluda River Legion Lake, Abbeville , 3 miles away Assembly Acres Camp Lake, Greenville , 4 miles away Boyd Millpond, Laurens , 9 miles away