South Carolina whitewater, Saluda River Greenville county, County Road 41 to South Saluda River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     11 miles   The average South Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. The starting point is not too far from Greenville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The County Road 41 to South Saluda River section of Saluda River in South Carolina is 11 miles long and     has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The County Road 41 to South Saluda River stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wonderful South Carolina scenery and the playfulness of the   water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: When you're here at Saluda River it's always fun to visit Jones Gap State Park, and folks from Marietta love to come here. Caesars Head State Park is a good place to stretch your legs a bit. Throughout the summer months here at Saluda River, high temperatures mostly reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Saluda River are in the 20's. Much rain falls at Saluda River. The wettest month of the year is usually March, that's the one that rains the most; January is the month with the least moisture. Saluda River, County Road 41 to South Saluda River 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 County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 11 miles long (County Road 41 to South Saluda River) South Saluda River, Greenville County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Blyth Shoals - Highway 11 to Talley Bridge) Oilcamp creek, Greenville County, 4 miles away       Class I-III(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Oilcamp Road) Saluda River, Greenville County, 4 miles away       Class I-IV - 2 miles long (Jones Gap State Park to Gap Creek Road) North Saluda River, Greenville County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Route 89 to Saluda River) Saluda River, Greenville County, 5 miles away       Class III-V - 2 miles long (Jones Gap Trail to Park) South Saluda River, Greenville/ Pickens County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 15 miles long (Table Rock Reservoir to Highway 288) North Saluda River, Greenville County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 2 miles long (Highway 25 to State Road 11) Little River, Transylvania County, 9 miles away       Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Triple Falls) Matthews Creek, Greenville County, 9 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 6 miles long (Raven Cliff Falls to US 276)   Ski Areas Near Saluda River: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 47 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 50 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 57 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 78 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 78 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 79 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Hotels Near Saluda River: Hotel Domestique, Travelers Rest , 7 miles away Hampton Inn Greenville-Travelers Rest, Travelers Rest , 9 miles away Best Western Travelers Rest/Greenville, Travelers Rest , 9 miles away Highland Lake Inn And Resort, Flat Rock , 14 miles away Hampton Inn Easley, Easley , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Saluda River: Pleasant Ridge County Park, Marietta, 4 miles away Solitude Pointe, Cleveland, 6 miles away Caesars Head State Park, Cleveland, 7 miles away   Trails Near Saluda River: Mullinax Trail, Transylvania , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Saluda River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 30 miles away Jones Gap State Park, South Carolina , 1 miles away Caesars Head State Park, South Carolina , 5 miles away Table Rock State Park, South Carolina , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Saluda River: Green Valley Country Club, Greenville , 9 miles away Rolling Green Golf Club, Easley , 9 miles away Cherokee Valley Golf Club, Travelers Rest , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Saluda River Summit Camp Lake, Transylvania , 7 miles away Crooked Creek Lake, Henderson , 13 miles away Lake Bonclarken, Henderson , 13 miles away