Tube Rentals

Lower Saluda River Tubing

Enjoy a relaxing trip down river on one of our premium river tubes. This journey is approximately two hours long. 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 1,500 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.