Access Site
SC
River Shoals Park
City: SC
County: Lexington
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.04677156, -81.19057577
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Saluda River
4 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
River Shoals Park is a 350-acre regional park offering excellent access to the upper Lower Saluda River for paddlers and small boaters. The site features two dedicated boat ramps suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats, plus a dedicated canoe launch area. In addition to water access, the park provides river observation decks, nature trails, and various recreational facilities along the scenic riverbank.
Visitors should plan to pay an entrance fee to access the park facilities. Once inside, staff will direct you to the upper boat launch area where you can launch your own kayak or canoe, or rent equipment on-site. The park is well-suited for paddling and offers convenient access to the Saluda River's upper section. Nearby, the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests provide additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the region.
Visitors should plan to pay an entrance fee to access the park facilities. Once inside, staff will direct you to the upper boat launch area where you can launch your own kayak or canoe, or rent equipment on-site. The park is well-suited for paddling and offers convenient access to the Saluda River's upper section. Nearby, the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests provide additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the region.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
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