Lower Saluda River Tubing
Enjoy a relaxing trip down river on one of our premium river tubes. This journey is approximately two hours long depending on river levels. All tubes must be returned by 5:00pm. The last tube rental of the day must be on the water by 3:00pm. Weather and river conditions permitting. $5/daily parking fee applies.
Fees
$15/per tube, includes shuttle service.
Rental Days and Times
| Month | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| April | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 10am-5pm | 12pm-5pm |
| May | NA | NA | NA | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 12pm-5pm |
| June-August | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 12pm-5pm |
| September | NA | NA | NA | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 10am-5pm | 12pm-5pm |
| October | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | 10am-5pm | 12pm-5pm |
Tube rentals will also be available on Memorial Day and Labor Day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The last tube rental of the day must be on the water by 3:00pm.
General Information
- All tube rentals are approximately two (2) hours depending on river conditions.
- All customers are required to wear a US coastguard approved lifejacket the entire time they are on
the water (lifejackets are provided with rental). - Pets are not allowed on ICRC equipment or shuttles.
- Children must weigh a minimum of 30 pounds.
- Our tube operations shut down when the Lower Saluda River is above 2,600 cfs
- All renters are required to leave a credit card on file during the length of their rental. The following fee schedule will apply to all rentals:
- $10 for a tube paddle lost or damaged beyond repair.
- $10 for a tube tether lost or damaged beyond repair.
- $99 for a tube lost or damaged beyond repair.
Check Here for River Conditions
FAQ
- How much does it cost? $15 per tube includes shuttle service.
- When are tubes available? (See schedule above. weather and river conditions permitting).
- How old do I have to be to rent? You must be 18 years or older.
- If I am 16 or 17 can I rent a tube? Yes, but you must have your parent or guardian fill out a wavier form.
- What's the youngest age that can go tubing? Minimum weight of 30 pounds required
- Can I bring a cooler on the tube with me? Yes, but it cannot contain alcohol in it (staff will check coolers to make sure there is no alcohol).
There is a $50 "search and rescue" fee
Group Tube Trip
Come build camaraderie with your peers! Float down the river as a group on our premium river tubes. For groups of 75 or more, receive $3 off the normal rate and pay $12 per person. Price includes your tube, PFD, and shuttle back to the starting point.
- Minimum – 75 participants to receive discounted rate
- Maximum – 110 participants
Cost: $12/person
Please call the park if you have any further questions at 803-479-9886.
