Saluda Shoals Park provides educational, recreational and cultural opportunities to visitors along the banks of the Saluda River.
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4.5/5 · 233 reviews
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Dec 23, 2023
What $hit hole. Been sitting in traffic for 3.5 hours trying to see the Christmas lights only to realize now we have to zig zag back and forth through the parking lot for another 1.5 hours. Who ever …Full review by Croal D
Feb 24, 2023
We came to Saluda Shoals after seeing photos of Leo's Landing and thinking this would be a great stop for the kids to come play at on our day trip to the Columbia area. It was the only area of the p…Full review by Joseph R
Feb 10, 2023
This park offers it all! Trails…picnic places… playgrounds…fishing spots… boating…kayaking…tubing… environmental center…holiday lights at Christmas time… soccer fields and so much more!!!Full review by Janet S
We will be stopping here on the way from Georgia to Asheville! Does anybody have any good suggestions where we could buy food for a picnic lunch? Possibly a good deli or takeout restaurant? It is my husband and I and our three-year-old! Thank you!
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Fusco's and Publix are great suggestions! Enjoy! :)
Does anyone have any experience using a kayak here at the park? I bought an inflatable kayak, but am new to boating. I would be using the boat launch area that is on the side by the fishing pier and shed for boat rentals. Do boaters normally go upstream or downstream? Are there certain areas to stay away from that would have stronger currents? I am going alone, so any information would be helpful.
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I recommend going with a kayak guide once or twice to get the lay of the land, then go from there. I’ve used JK Adventure Guides in Columbia was very helpful to me. They are …
I recommend going with a kayak guide once or twice to get the lay of the land, then go from there. I’ve used JK Adventure Guides in Columbia was very helpful to me. They are knowledgeable about the area. Maybe give them a call to get advice over the phone.