Travel and Outdoors

Where to go tubing around Greenville this summer

Wondering where to go tubing with the family? Check out Kidding Around Greenville’s totally tubular list of nearby spots.

June 14, 2023 • 
Sarah Leonhardt
People in tubes in a circle as seen from above.

Our top tubing tips: Research the location beforehand.

Photo by @edistoriveradventures

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Where to tube:

Ready for maximum summer fun? Kidding Around Greenville rounded up spots near our city to go tubing, in SC and beyond. We can practically feel the river water on us already.

Where to tube:

  • Saluda Outdoor River Company, 3790 Calhoun Memorial Hwy., Easley | Tube for $24 a person — life jackets and shuttle service included.
  • Dolly Cooper Park, 170 Spearman Circle, Powdersville | Bring your own tube and life jacket to this park’s tubing run on the Saluda River.
  • Palmetto Outdoor Center, 131 Alexander Rd., West Columbia | Tube for $15-$30 a person. Pro tip: Walk-up rentals are cash only.
  • Edisto River Adventures, 153 Gator Walk Rd., Ridgeville | Road trip here to grab a tube for $28 a person and enjoy a sandbar, volleyball, corn hole, and picnic areas — be sure to book in advance.

See other places to tube in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

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