Saluda Shoals Park

Category: Park in Columbia, South Carolina

Address: 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212, USA

Phone: +18037721228

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–8:30PM

Monday: 7AM–8:30PM

Tuesday: 7AM–8:30PM

Wednesday: 7AM–8:30PM

Thursday: 7AM–8:30PM

Friday: 7AM–8:30PM

Saturday: 7AM–8:30PM

Reviews

miranda pyatt

Sep 12, 2022

was very nice...great playground area for the kids, bathrooms were very clean. Picnic Area was shaded....all around GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Ben MacArthur

Sep 8, 2022

Pleasant, quiet place. Plenty of trails, picnic areas and places to spread out. Very nice, safe, handicap accessible playground.

Anna Hudson

Sep 6, 2022

Absolutely love saluda shoals! Not only do they do christmas lights during the winter months but during the summer months it is a wonderful place to explore and they have a splash pad!

Chris Mills

Sep 5, 2022

Horrible park. Very rude old white men. And dog park is not included in the 5 bucks to get in the park. Do not recommend this park. And it is not dog or kid friendly.

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Questions & Answers

Are the trails horse-friendly? Or are there any places in Saluda Shoals that's horse-friendly?

Adeline Curtis | Sep 24, 2018
Dee Smith | Sep 23, 2020

I am just a longtime park visitor, not a staff member. But as no one else seems to be answering, my guess is "No." I did see occasional horses there years ago, but none since. The designated area to begin a ride was right at the corner of the dog park, a very poor choice. Some riders even tethered their horses to the dog park fence, and both dogs and horses became loudly agitated. In addition, the place intended for rides was a long undeveloped area under the power lines that has since become a long paved road connecting the two halves of the park for cars and trucks.

Do the employees working at the office have a job duty called (ANSWER THE PHONE!!!?)

Scott Claggett | Sep 24, 2018
Deborah Autry | Sep 24, 2018

If the front is busy, try the rangers number. 803-479-9886

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When does the splash pad open? Does it open all?

Hannah Hardaway | Sep 23, 2020
tangy marshall | Sep 23, 2020

It's only open on Saturday and sunday at this time.

Can you go fishing

Monique Buchanan | Oct 28, 2021
Pami Hagan | Oct 28, 2021

Yes you can.

Are the lights still on even if its raining?

Tynisha Wilder | Sep 23, 2020
Makova McCaskel | Sep 23, 2020

Yes

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Can I get a map of the walking and bike paths from my computer at home. If so how do I do it?

Kathy Pilgrim | Sep 24, 2018
Robert Cordrey | Sep 24, 2018

Businesses do not normally monitor Google Maps for questions about their services or availability. You should consider contacting them directly or using their website.

Where do you go to rent tubes?

Yvonne Edun | Sep 24, 2018
Deb Garrett | Sep 24, 2018

Ask at the pay booth or go to the kiosk board by ranger office and look at the map.

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Did I visit this place

Katrina Garrett | Jun 25, 2022
Cherri Spaulding | Jun 25, 2022

Not sure if I can answer that one???

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Can I bring my puppy with me to the light show? And on the trail?

Hannah The Equestrian | Dec 27, 2021
christina chastain | Dec 27, 2021

Yes

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Do I need fishing license for here

Rocetia Harmon | Sep 23, 2021
Vivian Elston | Sep 23, 2021

Yes

Are there swimming hole type places within the park?

Travis Conomos | Sep 23, 2021
Alice Evans | Sep 23, 2021

I have swum in the river several times! There are several shoals. Just make sure the river conditions are safe for the day.

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Can you bring alcohol to float the river with?

Derek David | Sep 23, 2021
David Williams | Sep 23, 2021

I don't know but, if you do please I'm begging you don't leave your trash behind in the water or on the shore. My daughter and I go on the water I don't want us to have to get stitches because you or someone else decided to leave their trash behind. I also don't want to have to look at your trash the park is nice without seeing the trash left behind!

Is the fishing pier opened yet? We went there about a month ago and the small pier to fish the river was closed off.

robert carnahan | Sep 23, 2021
Derek David | Sep 23, 2021

No it is not

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Is there camping?

Sandra Dixon | Sep 23, 2021
Russell Jolly | Sep 23, 2021

No camping.

What's the mileage on running and biking trails?

Amaru Shadique | Sep 23, 2021
Jack Kuenzie | Sep 23, 2021

It can be as much as you want. There are several trails of varying lengths connected by a couple of main roadways. I've run and/or biked as much as 16 miles by going wherever I feel like at the moment and keeping an eye on my GPS.

Is the $5 entry per car or per person?

Christopher Bullard | Sep 23, 2021
Calvin Lyles | Sep 23, 2021

Car

Is there trout fishing in the river?

Michael Jocoy | Sep 23, 2020
Aaron Janzen (Clemson Tiger 81/16/18) | Sep 23, 2020

No

Do you walk through the lights or drive through

Heather Daniels | Sep 23, 2020
Carrie Keller | Sep 23, 2020

Both

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Where can u fish?!?! Been driving around an hr everything is grown up with grass and half the places I walk up to say no fishing!?!

Jennifers Owens | Sep 23, 2020
Makova McCaskel | Sep 23, 2020

No fishing

When does it close

Jennifers Owens | Sep 24, 2019
Katherine Long | Sep 24, 2019

Hours change based on season, they're listed on their website.

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Can you still fish after 8 30 pm

Jennifers Owens | Sep 24, 2019
SunShine Griffin | Sep 24, 2019

I think if you have a fisherman's pass

Is there a charge to come to the playground?

Cindy Odom | Sep 24, 2019
Shalisa Williams | Sep 24, 2019

Parking which is 5.00 I think unless you purchase an annual pass which is around 45.00

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Are there any areas in the park where metal detecting is permitted? Thanks!

CER | Sep 24, 2019
Todd Robinson | Sep 24, 2019

I don't see why it wouldn't be permitted anywhere in the park as long as you don't cause harm to the environment.

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Is there a place kids can go swimming?

Marsha Madden | Sep 24, 2019
Don Larsen | Sep 24, 2019

There's a splash pad, and the river, no lifeguards on the river.

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Can you fish here?

Luisa Rincon | Sep 24, 2019
Jessica Scott | Sep 24, 2019

Absolutely! The trout fishing is very good here, and there are always bream... As previously mentioned, be sure to bring your current SC freshwater fishing license with you. Happy fishing!

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Can you get married at Saluda shoals

Danielle Stephens | Sep 24, 2019
Sarah Schilling | Sep 24, 2019

Yes

how much is it to get in for adults

sandra Anderson | Sep 24, 2019
Susan L. Smith | Sep 24, 2019

Car or minivan/$5; 12+ passenger van/$7; Bus/$11. Check out website for additional information.

can you renew your pass online?

Dana Haulbrook | Sep 24, 2019
Athen Rutherford | Sep 24, 2019

I don't know I don't have a membership but nowadays I'm sure you can. Hope this helps

Are there usually many dogs ?

Ivelisse Ortiz Ortiz | Sep 24, 2019
Donnie Pearson | Sep 24, 2019

No

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Do you still have lights to see tonight?

Cheryl Bushong | Sep 24, 2019
Donnie Pearson | Sep 24, 2019

Yes

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What timrs the last hay ride at night

Google User | Sep 24, 2019
Sheila Corley | Sep 24, 2019

Call them

Will the park be open for the lights when raining?

Annette Rikard | Sep 24, 2019
Sheila Corley | Sep 24, 2019

Does it cost to get

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Has the lights already started? If so what time do you close on Friday night?

Amanda Williamson | Sep 24, 2019
Jason Saledas | Sep 24, 2019

Yes we were there last night. The light drive though closes at 10pm.

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Can you walk at the lights on the river?

Jennifer Gonzalez | Sep 24, 2019
stєvє chαvís | Sep 24, 2019

Ya fam

Höhe mich Host it to Tuning...is it Open today?

Tomas Malz | Sep 24, 2019
A1K3N FISHING | Sep 24, 2019

They are open today

Can you purchase fishing licenses their.and what do you need to buy one.

Jeana Dill Platts | Sep 24, 2018
Robert Cordrey | Sep 24, 2018

Businesses do not normally monitor Google Maps for questions about their services or availability. You should consider contacting them directly or using their website.

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Will the splash park be open on the 4th of july?

Suzette King | Sep 24, 2018
Jamie G | Sep 24, 2018

It’s open! We’re here now! $5 per car to park and then $3 per person using it

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Is there an area where you can swim?

Joseph Elmusmari | Sep 24, 2018
Owen Elliott | Sep 24, 2018

You can absolutely swim and fish there within park boundaries, but there isnt a pool or designated swiming area. Be aware the saluda can change height and speed rapidly because of the dam, and have strong currents.

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Can I bring mybown kayak

mike hudson | Sep 24, 2018
Ginny Bailey | Sep 24, 2018

There is a landing. Beautiful waterways.

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Is the water splash for kids is open today?

sonel patel | Sep 24, 2018
Deborah Autry | Sep 24, 2018

I don't think so either. But there's a great playground area that is open to play at.

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Is there an entry fee

Steven Andrews | Sep 24, 2018
Joel Weiss | Sep 24, 2018

Yes. A daily fee, think $5 a car, or a year pass ran me about $45.

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Is there a fee to enter the park for fishing?

Laquella Seabrook | Sep 24, 2018
Jamie Sanders | Sep 24, 2018

Yes the standard $5 entrance fee applies.

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Will the park be busy on December 23, 2017

jehan french | Sep 24, 2018
Portia Coles | Sep 24, 2018

Yes, it will. You have family coming down to visit so that will be a perfect place to go.

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where specifically is the dog park

Velicia Bridgett | Sep 24, 2017
Napoleon Hinton | Sep 24, 2017

The dog park is up front by the entrance

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